3
4.4
2
As the popularity of the cognitive enhancer Piracetam grows, there has been a lot of interest in stacking it with more traditional ADD & ADHD medications such as Adderall.
Piracetam is known to have some effects that may benefit individuals with attention deficit disorders, such as boosting concentration and focus, while also improving memory and learning.
Is it safe to take Piracetam with Adderall and how should these two compounds be used? We will examine some of the effects of a Piracetam Adderall stack and discuss the right way to take these compounds.
It should be noted that while Piracetam has been used for years either as an over-the-counter or a prescription drug in various countries around the world, in the United States the FDA has not approved Piracetam as a drug to prevent or treat any conditions.
Piracetam also does not meet the qualifications to be classified as a dietary supplement, and it cannot be labeled as such. In the USA, Piracetam is an unregulated, unscheduled compound, that is now considered an investigational new drug (IND).
While it is legal to buy and own Piracetam for personal use, buying this nootropic in the US can be difficult due to FDA laws surrounding the sales, distribution, and labeling of unregulated compounds like Piracetam if they are for human consumption. There still are some specialized US online nootropic stores that stock Piracetam however most sources are international and many people import from countries where the sale of Piracetam is legal.
Memory
Attention
Brain Health- Promotes neuron health & synaptic plasticity
- Supports memory recall & learning
- Boosts focus, visual perception & attention
What is Piracetam?
Related Topics
- What is Piracetam?
- What is Nootropil?
- User Reviews
- What to Expect
- Effects and Benefits
- How to Take
- Suggested Dosages
- Side Effects
- Dangers & Safety
- Top Piracetam Uses
- Effects on Memory
- Piracetam for ADHD
- Where to Buy
- Bulk Piracetam Powder
- Is Piracetam Legal?
- Piracetam vs. Aniracetam vs. Oxiracetam vs. Pramiracetam
- Comparison to Noopept
- Top Piracetam Stacks
- Stacking with Choline
Piracetam is sold under several different brand names such as Nootropil, and is considered to be a nootropic.
The chemical name for Piracetam is 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine acetamide. Piracetam is a cyclic derivative of GABA that was first developed in 1964 by a Romanian scientist in Belgium. Piracetam is the parent compound that all other Racetams are derived from.
For some conditions such as myoclonus, Piracetam is prescribed by doctors. It is also used for a wide range of applications in off-label purposes.
Since Piracetam is considered a nootropic, or “smart drug”, it is reported to have many different benefits that enhance the cognitive functions of the brain. These include memory, intelligence, attention, and many others.
Piracetam can increase the blood flow between both hemispheres of the brain, and is believed to protect brain tissue from many of the different chemical and physical abrasions that may come as a result of alcohol abuse.
There have been several studies that show the benefits of Piracetam for your brain. One such study found that in both healthy patients and in animals, Piracetam helped improve the efficiency of telencephalic functions of the brain that were involved in the cognitive processes of learning and memory.
In other studies, it helped to increase the verbal memory in college students that were in good health, as well as improving cognitive disorders of many varieties in users. Another study further found that some cognitive impairments may be improved with doses of Piracetam.
In other clinical studies, Piracetam use has been shown to increase positive results during treatment for epilepsy, dementia, myoclonus, post-stroke aphasia, and the cognitive decline the follows either heart or brain surgeries. It can has been used for treatment of vertigo, sickle cell anemia, and dyslexia, mostly due to its peripheral vascular effects.
Much of the current information we have about the results of using Piracetam comes from user reviews and experience logs. The Piracetam experience is typically described as one of greater mental clarity, increased attention span and concentration, and improved fluidity in intellectual tasks.
We should point out that while Piracetam was the very first nootropic discovered, many stronger versions of this compound have since been created. Aniracetam, Oxiracetam, Pramiracetam and Noopept are four fellow members of the Racetam family of nootropics that are higher potency derivatives of Piracetam.
- Promotes neuron health & synaptic plasticity
- Supports memory recall & learning
- Boosts focus, visual perception & attention
How does Piracetam interact with drugs such as Adderall?
Many individuals have found that using a Piracetam Adderall stack gives them even greater results than if they were to take Adderall by itself.
Although it can be appealing to have an increase in the effect of Adderall when mixed with Piracetam, it is best to not mix them together.
Piracetam and Adderall are believed to synergize with each other, resulting in an amplification of their mechanisms of action. There are many users on the internet that claim it is helpful in helping them concentrate, but mixing the two can also result in an amplification of Adderall’s negative side effects.
There are no drug interactions that have been noted with Piracetam except alcohol and amphetamines. It has been shown that Piracetam will intensify the effects of both of these drugs. For that reason, it has been strongly recommended that use of alcohol and amphetamines like Adderall is avoided while taking Piracetam.
Piracetam may be effective in helping for recovering alcohol or Adderall addicts since it is believed to help lower the withdrawal symptoms, but it is not suggested for those that are still using either of those two compounds.
Instead of using a Piracetam Adderall stack, some users report having success when simply replacing Adderall with Piracetam in a nootropic stack. Piracetam has a better safety record than Adderall and does not cause the same burned-out feeling that can occur with Adderall.
Piracetam also has neuroprotective qualities meaning that over time it is thought to improve the health of your brain and neurological functions. A common Adderall alternative stack is Piracetam with Aniracetam and Citicoline.
- Focus longer, clear brain fog & feel more motivated
- Boost energy, alertnes & memory
- Contains 12 safe and natural nootropic ingredients
What is the proper dosage for Piracetam?
As with any nootropic like Piracetam or any other racetam, there isn’t exactly a medically recommended dosage. The reason for this is because Piracetam is unregulated by the FDA in the United States. With that said, it is legal to take Piracetam, but there isn’t an official and specific prescribed recommendation.
In other parts of the world, Piracetam has been readily accepted into the clinical world. To find out what the best amount of dosage to take, it is important to look at the studies that have been conducted. The range is quite large, and it depends on the user, but there are some suggestions.
In research studies most dosages fell between 1.2 grams, all the way up to 9.6 grams each day. It is commonly suggested to follow a more narrow range, though. Typical dosages often fall between 3 and 5 grams daily.
Many reviewers have found most success with Piracetam when taking 4 to 4.8 grams daily in a powder format. If stacking Piracetam with other racetams though, it is wise to use a smaller quantity.
Piracetam needs to be taken several times a day due to its short half-life. Pay attention to the effects that Piracetam is having to get the full benefit. Side effects of Piracetam are rare, with it being estimated that only about 10% of users will have negative effects at all. Side effects are often mild, and mostly commonly include headaches, anxiousness, restlessness, dizziness, and sleeplessness.
Overall, if you are looking for an alternative to prescription medication like Adderall, using a stack with Piracetam instead may heighten your concentration, motivation, and attention substantially without the same risk of negative side effects.
Free shipping
- Stockmans F, et al . Inhibitory effect of piracetam on platelet-rich thrombus formation in an animal model. Thromb Haemost. 1998 Jan;79(1):222-7.
- Zavadenko NN, Guzilova LS. Sequelae of Closed Craniocerebral Trauma and the Efficacy of Piracetam in Its Treatment in Adolescents. Neurosci Behav Physiol. 2009 May;39(4):323-8.
- Israel L, et al . Drug therapy and memory training programs: a double-blind randomized trial of general practice patients with age-associated memory impairment. Int Psychogeriatr. 1994 Fall;6(2):155-70.
- Gouliaev AH, Senning A. Piracetam and other structurally related nootropics. Brain Res Brain Res Rev. 1994 May;19(2):180-222.
- Garg RK. Piracetam for the treatment of breath-holding spells. Indian Pediatr. 1998 Oct;35(10):1034-5.
- Medicines.org.uk; Nootropil 800mg & 1200mg Tablets and Solution. (UCB Pharma Limited; August 2005) electronic Medicines Compendium. Datapharm Communications.
- Navarro SA, et al . Analgesic activity of piracetam: effect on cytokine production and oxidative stress. Pharmacol Biochem Behav. 2013 Apr;105:183-92.
- Ricci S, et al . Piracetam in acute stroke: a systematic review. J Neurol. 2000 Apr;247(4):263-6.
- Franke AG, Bagusat C, Rust S, Engel A, Lieb K. Substances used and prevalence rates of pharmacological cognitive enhancement among healthy subjects. Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2014
- Swanson JM, Wigal S, Greenhill LL, Browne R, Waslik B, Lerner M, Williams L, Flynn D, Agler D, Crowley K, Fineberg E, Baren M, Cantwell DP. Analog classroom assessment of Adderall in children with ADHD. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 1998
- Sichilima T, Rieder MJ. Adderall and cardiovascular risk: A therapeutic dilemma. Paediatr Child Health. 2009
- Herman L, Shtayermman O, Aksnes B, Anzalone M, Cormerais A, Liodice C. The use of prescription stimulants to enhance academic performance among college students in health care programs. J Physician Assist Educ. 2011
- Rasmussen N. Amphetamine-Type Stimulants: The Early History of Their Medical and Non-Medical Uses. Int Rev Neurobiol. 2015
Article last updated on: March 17th, 2018 by Nootriment
3 Comments
15MG adderal + 4g piracetam
Adderal alone give you a rush feeling for a short bit.
Piracetam alone gives a slight clarity.
Once Combined. On a day with a diet with only nuts and fruit with lots of water. Also an hour of excercise in the morning. With coffee.
It counter acted each other. Mild Clairty Little to no “rush” felt.
I do not recomend.
Adderall is good alone. On days you dont have it and feel groggy piracetam helps. mental fuction.
Hi
what if we stack noopept and trubrain
will it work well?
thanks
Personally I think the stack is a good idea. As “Randomguy” suggests, there is a feeling of a rush b with the introduction of adderal, obviously. In addition, piracetam has a reputation for clarity. However, I feel as though it does not give a half-and-half effect as he suggests. I must concede that the effects of such combinations of drugs are very different due to the highly diverse biochemistry of the general populace. That being said, this is what works for me: The dosage that “Randomguy” mentions is very similar to mine and I have very positive effects. Taken individually, they both exhibit their expected effects. However, when taken together, I am able to maintain the focus of adderal and the clarity of piracetam simultaneously with little to no loss in effect. Everything mostly seems streamlined, linear. One thing leads to another in a logical fashion with little deviation in thought. That would be the adderal. I am also able to think very clearly about the topic at hand, seeing the possibilities of what I am focusing on, most likely attributed to piracetam.
In conclusion, the stack may be good for some but all, as it was extremely useful for me but not for “Randomguy.” I recommend that you experiment if you are able in order to determine what works best for you.
[Also, my apologies for any poorly structured statements]