People mainly take Piracetam for focus, memory, mood. Based on 786 first-hand reports and 119 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #116 of 2,750 overall.
Of reports that state an outcome, 52% 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: High-level evidence related to pharmacological strategies for managing Lewy body dementia is rare. Strategies for important areas of need in Lewy body dementia, such as autonomic symptoms and caregiver burden, have not been investigated, nor have the views of patients and caregivers about pharmacological strategies.
PubMed 26085043 ↗Conclusion: In this systematic review we present information relating to the effectiveness and safety of the following interventions: acupuncture, antibiotic prophylaxis in children under 5 years of age, aspirin, avoidance of cold environment, blood transfusion, codeine, corticosteroid (with narcotic analgesics), diflunisal, hydration, hydroxyurea, ibuprofen, ketorolac, limiting physical exercise, malaria chemoprophylaxis, morphine (controlled-release oral after initial intravenous bolus, repeated intravenous doses), oxygen, paracetamol, patient-controlled analgesia, penicillin prophylaxis in children ove
PubMed 19445751 ↗Conclusion: This study enhances the understanding of the relative benefits and risks associated with various VaD treatments, providing a valuable reference for clinical decision-making.
PubMed 39239652 ↗Conclusion: This systematic review and meta-analysis including recent studies focusing on newer AEDs supports the 2015 guidelines regarding AED use in spontaneous ICH. There are some important caveats, including a possible confounding association between AED use and higher ICH score and the overall poor quality of the available data. A randomized clinical trial may be helpful.
PubMed 33940261 ↗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.
“I aim to start up again with good ol' piracetam”
“Piracetam”
“Modafinil, piracetam, huperzine A. Look the shit up”
“I took 2400mg of piracetam and 500mg of CDP-choline in the morning and in the afternoon... I was recalling everything I saw and heard with almost perfect clarity”
“I do notice a difference in how much I retain when I'm studying.”
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