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Piracetam

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4.6 Effectiveness

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RateADrug users have reported 6 Piracetam side effects and 7 Piracetam benefits.

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Description | Uses & Side Effects | Warnings

Available under the brand names; Nootropil and Myocalm.

Piracetam is the generic name of the medication and the active ingredients are Piracetam and Choline Bitartrate. Other ingredients include; gelatin and rice flour.

Uses include the following:
Aging;
Alcoholism;
Alzheimer's disease and senile dementia;
Closed craniocerebral trauma;
Clotting;
Coagulation;
Dyspraxia and dysgraphia;
Schizophrenia;
Stroke ischemia and symptoms;
Vasospastic disorders.

Common Uses:

Uses include:
Aging;
Alcoholism;
Alzheimer's disease and senile dementia;
Closed craniocerebral trauma;
Clotting;
Coagulation;
Dyspraxia and dysgraphia;
Schizophrenia;
Stroke ischemia and symptoms;
Vasospastic disorders.

Off Label Uses:

Wide range of off label uses include:
Memory enhancement by college students;
Deep vein Thrombosis.

Side Effects:
Agitation;
Excitability including anxiety;
Headache;
Irritability;
Nervousness;
Sleeplessness or insomnia;
Tremors.

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended in people with acute hemorrhage;
Not recommended in people post undergoing major surgery;
Not recommended in people with renal impairment.

Drug Interactions:
Increases the effects of drugs stimulating the CNS, thyroid hormones and oral anticoagulants;
Simultaneous use of neuroleptics increases the risk of hyperkinesia.

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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Clonazepam	10	9.39	2.35	2
Piracetam	6.8	6.51	3.84	5
Xanax	6.78	7.06	4.88	9
Valium	6.64	6.7	4.28	11
Alprazolam	4	4.42	0	2

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Piracetam, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	6.7%	3.3%	73.3%	13.3%	3.3%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	3.2%	74.2%	19.4%	3.2%
Blood Pressure	0%	3.2%	80.6%	16.1%	0%
Breathing	0%	3.1%	81.2%	12.5%	3.1%
Confidence	6.2%	12.5%	40.6%	25%	15.6%
Coordination/Motor Skills	3.1%	3.1%	43.8%	43.8%	6.2%
Digestion	0%	3.2%	90.3%	6.5%	0%
Emotional Well-being	3.1%	12.5%	40.6%	28.1%	15.6%
Energy	9.4%	25%	34.4%	18.8%	12.5%
Eyesight	6.5%	6.5%	71%	12.9%	3.2%
Memory	6.2%	15.6%	28.1%	34.4%	15.6%
Mental Clarity	9.7%	12.9%	32.3%	29%	16.1%
Pain	0%	0%	93.3%	6.7%	0%
Patience	0%	9.7%	54.8%	25.8%	9.7%
Sexual Health	0%	9.4%	68.8%	9.4%	12.5%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	86.7%	10%	3.3%
Sleep	0%	18.8%	46.9%	25%	9.4%
Stress Level	3.1%	3.1%	50%	34.4%	9.4%

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Commonly Reported Piracetam Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams	63.2%	21.1%	15.8%	0%	0%
Addiction	88.2%	11.8%	0%	0%	0%
Allergic Reaction	89.5%	5.3%	5.3%	0%	0%
Anxiety	63.6%	27.3%	9.1%	0%	0%
Blurred Vision	66.7%	16.7%	16.7%	0%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	90.9%	0%	9.1%	0%	0%
Change in Weight	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Cold Symptoms	90.9%	0%	9.1%	0%	0%
Confusion	72.7%	18.2%	9.1%	0%	0%
Constipation	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Depression	81.8%	18.2%	0%	0%	0%
Diarrhea	85.2%	11.1%	3.7%	0%	0%
Dizziness	73.3%	23.3%	0%	3.3%	0%
Drowsiness	71.4%	21.4%	3.6%	3.6%	0%
Dry Mouth	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Fatigue	63.3%	26.7%	3.3%	6.7%	0%
Gas	90.9%	0%	9.1%	0%	0%
Headache	55.2%	31%	13.8%	0%	0%
Insomnia	65.5%	20.7%	10.3%	3.4%	0%
Irregular Heartbeat	90.9%	9.1%	0%	0%	0%
Mood Swings	81.8%	18.2%	0%	0%	0%
Muscle Cramping	81.8%	9.1%	0%	9.1%	0%
Nausea	75%	20%	0%	5%	0%
Rapid Heartbeat	87.5%	12.5%	0%	0%	0%
Sensitivity to Light	90.9%	9.1%	0%	0%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	90.9%	9.1%	0%	0%	0%
Stomach Ache	90.9%	9.1%	0%	0%	0%
Sweating	94.1%	5.9%	0%	0%	0%
Tremors	94.4%	5.6%	0%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Piracetam Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Aggressive / Impulsive Behavior	76.5%	17.6%	5.9%	0%	0%
Amnesia / Memory Loss	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Anxiety	62.5%	25%	12.5%	0%	0%
Change in Sex Drive	57.9%	21.1%	5.3%	10.5%	5.3%
Change in Weight	0%	0%	0%	100%	0%
Confusion	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Delusional Behavior	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Erectile Dysfunction	94.1%	0%	0%	5.9%	0%
Facial Tics	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Impaired Thinking / Judgment	88.2%	11.8%	0%	0%	0%
Movement Problems	94.4%	5.6%	0%	0%	0%
Muscle Fatigue	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Reduced Libido	94.1%	5.9%	0%	0%	0%
Relaxed / Calming Sensation	0%	50%	50%	0%	0%
Slow Reflexes	94.1%	5.9%	0%	0%	0%
Slurred Speech	94.1%	5.9%	0%	0%	0%
Suicidal Tendencies	94.1%	5.9%	0%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Piracetam

Since taking Piracetam Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Auto Accident	1.3%
Blindness	1.3%
Fall	2.6%

Seizure	1.3%
Stroke	1.3%

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User Comments about Piracetam

17 Mar 2013

Severe neck spasms; like Lurch from Addams Family. Clonapin(sp) doesn't help. 30 mg adderal time release (6am), then 15 mg(1pm) a day doesn't get rid of drowsiness. neither does Clonapin (6am) or Nuvigl (1pm).

—Posted by Bill the Fan

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25 Jan 2013

4 th day of 300 mg split up to three times a day,1000 am,1000,noon,1000 evening. Not taking cholene with it, but eating eggs and taking fish oil.

—Posted by Charlie

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09 Dec 2012

Piracetam allows my life to be normal. Vertigo was so bad that I had to hold on to things to walk around in my house,was so nauseated I could barely could function, had constant ears pain about 15 years ago. My doctor could not give me any medicine which would control my vertigo.So I online researched Piracetam and on my own, I began taking Piracetam. I started with 400MG once a day and some lecithin. Then had to increase to 400MG 2 times a day. As I aged, finally I had to increase Piracetam to 800MG 2 times a day with choline and insotol to control Vertigo adequately. I am now 78 years old. I have no ill effects and will continue with Piracetam and choline and insotol, even if I must increase the amounts. Piracetam works for me !

—Posted by Myra

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28 Nov 2012

I really cannot tell if Piracetam is doing any thing for me or not. I do not understand the mg. since it is written in something besides English. It states AL 800.

—Posted by Mimi

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11 May 2012

I used Piracetam 800mg 3xday for one week. I felt very focused and mentally refreshed. Some headache after 3-4 days. I was very fluent in my speech and liked it very well. Then I stopped it after one week. Then, after 3 weeks gap, I restarted for one week at a dose of 800mg per day only, once in morning. I felt somewhat better than my normal, but not as sharp as with the initial high doze of 800x3 per day. Then I stopped after one week. Now I feel a bit sluggish. Read some negative comments as well for long term use. I plan to take the remaining 7 tablets in the first week of next month and then STOPP it altogether. The positive effects are too risky for the long term, I may become dependent on it. So I DONT PLAN TO CONTINUE USING IT AND LET MY BRAIN LIVE ITS NORMAL LIFE. I am already 63, quiet alert and sharp mind and I feel I should avoid such a risky behaviour.

—Posted by Ishah

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