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Piracetam

Also known as: nootropil, lucetam, noostan, breinox, oikamid, geratam, biotropil

A racetam nootropic claimed by many to have cognitive benefits however this has never been strongly supported in healthy individuals. Prescribed in the UK as a treatment for myoclonus. Potentially an ampakine. One of the first popular 'nootropics.'

Dosage

Oral

Common: 1200-4800mg

Note: Doses are normally split up to be taken 3x a day.

Duration

Onset: 15-35 minutes
Duration: 3-6 hours
After effects: 1-6 hours

Timeline

Onset
15-35 minutes
Peak
3-6 hours
After
1-6 hours
06.3h12.6h
Typical
Extended range