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Piracetam is a popular nootropic that has been found to improve memory and certain measures of intelligence.
It is often referred to as a cognitive enhancer or smart drug due to its reported positive effects on cognition and other mental processes.
Scientifically, it is considered to be a Racetam nootropic and is known for its ability to protect overall brain health.
Even though Piracetam has been around since 1964, it is only now beginning to gain recognition among the general public as interest in using supplements to increase brain power grows.
In this article, we will cover how to take Piracetam for any nootropic beginners who might be interested in trying this compound out.
It should be noted that in the USA, Piracetam is an unregulated, unscheduled compound, that is now considered an investigational new drug (IND). While Piracetam has been used for years as a prescription drug in other countries around the world, the FDA has not approved Piracetam as a drug to prevent or treat any conditions.
Buying Piracetam in the US can be difficult due to FDA laws surrounding the sales, distribution, and labeling of compounds like Piracetam. It is legal to buy and own Piracetam for personal use, and many people will import from countries where the sale of Piracetam is legal.
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One of the first questions a new Piracetam user will have is likely how much to take.
Proper dosage depends on many different factors including age, weight, sex, and your purpose for using Piracetam.
Most common dosage fall within the range of between 800 and 2,000 mg per administration, two or three times a day.
Some people take anywhere from 800 mg to 4.8 grams per day with better results seen among individuals using at least 4 grams daily.
The reason for the multiple dosings is two-fold. For one thing Piracetam has a relatively short half life, so this will ensure a more or less consistent supply within the bloodstream.
The other reason is that it is absorbed more effectively when taking several smaller doses rather than just a single large dose.
Another point to determine when figuring out your Piracetam dosage is the reason why you are taking this compound. For example, are you looking to improve your memory and learning capacity or are there other reasons for use?
Individuals looking solely for the cognitive benefits are advised to stick with the general recommendations. On the other hand, someone who is about to go out for a night of drinking might be well advised to take their doses immediately before going out and then again upon returning home.
Some people take Piracetam in this fashion to protect the brain against alcohol-induced damage (although research on this has been inconlusive). Some users report that Piracetam eliminates hangovers or makes them much milder, while others have said the opposite, and that their hangovers were worse than normal.
It is also important to remember that Piracetam intensifies the effects of alcohol which means you will need to drink much less to achieve the same state of intoxication.
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- Supports memory recall & learning
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Pill vs. Powder Forms of Piracetam
Since Piracetam comes in both pill and powder formulations, you will have to decide which one you want to use.
While tablets or pills are much easier to take and transport, those are some of their only perks compared to powder. The powder version is usually much cheaper (sometimes representing as much as a 70% discount over Piracetam capsules). The tradeoff is that powder is slightly less convenient since you will have to measure it out yourself.
However powder allows for better dosage control than when using encapsulated Piracetam supplements which most commonly come in 800 mg denominations. You can use a good electric scale or microscoops to ensure you are measuring out the right amount.
To make taking Piracetam powder easier, you can get a cheap pill capping machine and empty capsules to make your own capsules at home.
If you prefer to just take your powder straight, it is recommended that you take your powdered Piracetam with orange juice, or some other type of beverage that has a strong taste. The reason for this is to mask the fact that Piracetam can be extraordinarily bitter to the taste buds.
Before beginning to use Piracetam you should seek the advice of a qualified medical professional. Despite the fact that the medical profession is sometimes biased against dietary supplements and unregulated compounds like Piracetam, your doctor may be able to help you determine whether nootropics are right for you and whether there are any better alternatives.
Piracetam Stacks
Many people combine their use of Piracetam with other Nootropics to amplify the effects. This is called a stack, and the most popular one is simply Piracetam and Choline.
Since Piracetam affects the cholinergic system in the brain, using it together with a source of choline may improve your results. You might want to consider stacking Piracetam with Alpha GPC or Citicoline which are two high quality choline sources specifically designed as brain supplements.
Another excellent stack is Piracetam and Aniracetam, which is believed to improve cognition as well as reducing levels of stress and enhancing the mood.
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Should You Take An Attack Dose?
An interesting idea often promoted to new users of Piracetam is taking something called an attack dose. This is simply a higher than normal dose which is used for a few days or even as much as a week when you start taking Piracetam for the first time.
The idea here is to get so much of the supplement into your system right away so that it takes much less time to build up before you start feeling the effects.
A recommended attack dose is to take 3000 mg (3 grams), three times a day for 2 days. From here, step down to the normal recommended level and continue using this as a maintenance dose. Whether or not you use this strategy is a personal decision.
Some people claim that they have not been able to feel any effects of this supplement until utilizing it in this fashion. Others seem to feel effects right away even from a more ‘normal’ dosage schedule.
The safest method to avoid side effects is to start out with the recommended dose (or maybe even below this at first) and see what happens. If you do not notice any effects after a week or so, then consider using the attack dose for just a few days.
Piracetam Side Effects
Piracetam has been found to be a safe and well-tolerated nootropic in nearly every study performed. At the most commonly taken dosages there are very few, if any, reported side effects.
On the other hand, when it is used at higher dosage levels there may be some associated side effects. These include: upset stomach, gas and bloating, nervousness, jitters, insomnia, and headaches.
Additionally, this compound is not considered to have any type of addictive properties and the risk of building up a tolerance is low.
You should always exercise caution when determining how to take Piracetam for yourself, but you can feel confident that this nootropic is non-toxic and largely side effect free.
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Article last updated on: March 14th, 2018 by Nootriment
7 Comments
So when taking the Picracetim I stir 4 grams info acup of Orange juice?
Thanks,
Phil
A lot of people do exactly that and find it to work well. You can also use a “Toss and Wash” strategy where you put the powder in your mouth and rinse it down with orange juice.
Hey, how about taking piracetam nassaly (snorting it)?
Is it safe, has better effects?
thanks
How many tables spoons are in 4 grams of piracetam powder
cuantos comprimidos de 800mg de piracetam tendría que tomar para tener una dosis de ataque,
y cuantas tomas de cuantas son de la toma de mantenimiento.
muchas gracias
I have consume piracetam for about 2 years now,
the dosage isn’t binge consuming, but instead i only consume small doses,
first time i take 800mg+800mg, and it ended worse. for 1-3 hours it’s fine.
then at 4-6 hours, i become nausea and feel so exhausted. this isn’t the right doses for me.
the next day i woke up from a sweaty sleep, and feel so cramp in my stomatch. it felt so bad, that at work i used toilet twice in 2 hours.
So i improvising, by only consume 400mg daily in 1-2-3-5-8-13-21-34 day respectively then repeat to 1. and it worked so good, that i can solve any problem i have(mostly programming), i can focus to more things at once, even the side effect is live become more colorful(slight sarutation/maybe because i have myopia), i can speak more fluently(is this an effect?).
This nootropi help me so much, thanks internet!!!
My tips is consume small first, take piracetam with high fiber food/drink, dont consume with coffee(it will ended in diarhea), eat more food like chicken/beef/meaball with vegetables, then improving by drink coffee 2 hours after eat the food, it will enhance the effect of piracetam, but the effect will come late.
Also in my country its just $0.6 for 10 of 800mg tablets, so it come in good vibe here. thanks.
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