I collected some Piracetam anecdotes

jasperfw

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Hi everyone,

I went through the mentions of Piracetam on this website, reddit and X together with "cfs", "mecfs" or "long covid". This is the summary with the help of ChatGPT:

Here’s a breakdown of the anecdotal feedback on piracetam categorized by reported effectiveness:

Positive Experiences
• Significant benefit (e.g., brain fog relief, cognitive clarity, symptom improvement):
22 users (44%)

Neutral or Minimal Benefit
• Minor or inconsistent effects
11 users (22%)

Negative Experiences
• No effect or adverse reaction (e.g., sedation, fatigue, or overstimulation):
17 users (34%)

Adverse Effects (counted seperately):
7 users (14%) explicitly mentioned adverse effects.

This includes:
• Sedation/Fatigue: 3 users.
• Overstimulation or intolerance: 2 users.
• Blunted emotions: 1 user.

For reference, this is the table:


PiracetamSiteInterventionRep
DiamondieXI had severe cognitive impairment from CFS/ME, but it's been well-controlled since 2007/2008 thanks to piracetam (the most classic nootropic) and nimodipine
CaraallierayXI have been taking piracetam for a decade and it really helped with brain fog
8eevertXFinding it a definitive positive contribution overall—it’s no cure, though
Reflector47XMade my brain fog a lot better and helped my dysautonomia the most out of everything I've tried
GeekgentlemanRSmall doseit often helps me with fatigue, brain fog, and lack of motivation resulting from the fatigue
Kat_mccarthyRAniracetamIt gives me a little energy plus I feel more focused and clear headed.
[deleted]RThe first few days were awesome! I could concentrate very well and follow discussions. It just blew my mind.
https://www.reddit.com/r/cfs/comments/qs7tjm
KevinsommersRPiracetam helps too, added on top, increases the benefit.
HipPR800mgworks well to alleviate brain fog but then blunted emotions
Yohann2008PRPiracetam and hydergine is also recommended and it helped me
HeapsrealPRPhenylpiracetamPiracetam made sleepy but phenylpiracetam and noopept quite effective
DreamydaysPR2-8gBenefit
SpiralOutPR4,8g then 2,4g laternoticeably helped with my symptom but only moderately helpful. PEM reliever
(Mokamoka)PRmy brain working like 16 GB gaming RAM laptop
EtherSpinPRhelps me if I need to cognitively achieve something
TsomaurooPR2g twice dailyIt helps with brain fog and sensory overload, A LOT. Feels very calm.
ScarecrowPRHelps blurry vision and visual snow
Drob31PRhelpful but sedating
Peano_axiomsPRDidnt really relieve my brain fog
JohnnyPRordered it for clearer thinking and then found out it improved circulation, too. Really helped
SiderealPRmade me feel really good initially. Massive reduction in pain and calm/sedated feeling. Sedating
BeaverfuryPRmakes my mind clearer,
VonerPRslight reduction in muscle (Myofascial) pain/muscle tightness... No other noticable changes....
WaynePRToo stimulating
Hmnr asgPRNo effect
HeliosPRDisappointing
FunkyqueenPRLow doseNo effect
Amaru7PRNo effect
Physicsstudent13PRNot much of an effect
ThomasPRNo effect
TunguskaPRNot helpful
BelgiangirlPRNo effect/didnt tolerate
Jwat87PRNo effect
HamstermanPRTired and no effect
cfs_lbX1,5g-10gNot a responder but responds to DAT inhibition of phenylpiracetam
Felice_interimXI have been giving Piracetam a shot for the last two weeks. Unfortunately I haven't recognized any effect yet.
 
Hip

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Selecting the right dose level is important, I discovered.

When I was taking piracetam doses around 2000 mg, there was increased cognitive clarity, but also emotionally blunting. But if I take just 600 mg, I find this noticeably improves brain fog, with minimal emotional side effects.
 
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