People mainly take Mexidol for focus, mood, memory. Based on 3 first-hand reports and 3 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #450 of 1,974 overall.
Of reports that state an outcome, 100% are positive.
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
3+ meta-analyses or systematic reviews and 10+ randomized controlled trials in humans. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.
Conclusion: In this review, we found that α-lipoic acid, opioids, botulinum toxin A, mexidol, reflexology and Thai foot massage had significant beneficial results.
PubMed 26822889 ↗Conclusion: Heterogeneity in study designs and patient characteristics has resulted in significant statistical heterogeneity, and the evidence presented at the time of writing requires further examination as new data become available.
PubMed 38148698 ↗Conclusion: A statistically significant and clinically significant improvement in the cognitive functions of patients with CBI, was demonstrated after treatment with Mexidol.
PubMed 38261288 ↗As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.
“As long as my Mexidol never disappears I'm good lol”
“Phenotropil combined with Mexidol worked very well for me, overall better feeling and more focus.”
“Mexidol, bee pollen, and honey cleared it up somehow. Mexidol has elevated mitochondrial neural biogenesis, neurogenesis, insanely increased neural oxygen uptake”
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