Oxiracetam vs Piracetam for memory
Short answer: For memory, more users report improvement with Oxiracetam — 100% of 23 reports, versus 87% of 113 for Piracetam.
Oxiracetam has 5 meta-analyses and 19 randomized trials on PubMed; Piracetam has 119 and 117.
Based on 253 reports about Oxiracetam and 786 about Piracetam. Not medical advice.
| Oxiracetam Supplement | Piracetam Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| User score | 49 | 50 |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mixed |
| Positive of reports that state an outcome | 69% | 52% |
| Reports | 253 | 786 |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 5 / 19 | 119 / 117 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Focus % reporting improvement | 91% (55) | 74% (247) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 100% (14) | 85% (46) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | — | 44% (9) |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 62% (8) | 86% (42) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 64% (11) | 79% (71) |
| Memory % reporting improvement | 100% (23) | 87% (113) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 100% (5) | 100% (2) |
| Pain & inflammation % reporting improvement | — | 100% (4) |
| Libido % reporting improvement | — | 20% (5) |
| Heart & lipids % reporting improvement | — | 80% (5) |
| Immunity % reporting improvement | — | 67% (3) |
| Common side effects | hypomania, brain fog, anxiety, tolerance | headache, brain fog, fatigue, irritability |
| Typical dose reported | as needed | daily |
This study enhances the understanding of the relative benefits and risks associated with various VaD treatments, providing a valuable reference for clinical decision-making.
Front Pharmacol, 2024 ↗“I have phenylpiracetam, aniracetam, oxiracetam, noopept (not techincally a racetam), and good ol' piracetam.”
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.
Am J Psychiatry, 2015 ↗“I aim to start up again with good ol' piracetam”
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