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Piracetam
How Piracetam works
Piracetam belongs to class of medications called GABA (gamma amino butyric acid) analogues. It acts by protecting brain and nervous system against shortness of oxygen and it also affects various ion channels on nerve cell membrane..
Side Effects
Nausea, Nervousness, Rash, Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Confusion, Depression, Diarrhoea, Hallucination, Headache, Increased muscular activity, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Walking difficulties, Movement disorder, Sleepiness, Vertigo, Vomiting, Weakness, Weight gain
Usage
Piracetam is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, stroke, dementia in Parkinson's disease, age related memory loss and head injury.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Piracetam natural?Piracetam is not a naturally occurring substance
Q. Is Piracetam legal?Piracetam is legal
Q. Is Piracetam a stimulant or addictive?Piracetam is neither a stimulant, nor addictive
Q. Does Piracetam give you energy?Piracetam can increase alertness and person may feel energetic
Q. Is Piracetam safe and effective?Piracetam is relatively safe and effective if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Does Piracetam keep you awake or cause weight gain?Piracetam can keep you awake and may cause weight gain
Q. Does Piracetam stop working?If Piracetam stops working for you, do not stop taking it before consulting your doctor
Q. Does Piracetam need prescription?Piracetam requires a prescription.
