Summary
Noopept is a synthetic peptide nootropic, significantly more potent by weight than piracetam. It functions as a prodrug of cycloprolylglycine and modulates AMPA receptors. Often used for cognitive enhancement with purported benefits for memory, focus, and neuroprotection. Clinical evidence in humans is limited, with most data from animal studies or anecdotal reports. Generally well-tolerated at recommended doses, but high doses may cause irritability, headache, or insomnia.
Dose Information
| ROA | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 5mg | 10mg | 10-20mg | 20mg+ |
| Sublingual | 2-5mg | 5-10mg | 10mg | 10mg+ |
| Insufflated | 2-5mg | 5-10mg | 10mg | 10mg+ |
Light
Common
Strong
Heavy
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset | Comeup | Peak | Offset | After Effects | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 15-30 min | 30-45 min | 1-3 hrs | 1-2 hrs | 24 hrs | 180-0 min |
| Sublingual | 0-5 min | 10-20 min | 1-3 hrs | 1-2 hrs | 24 hrs | 180-0 min |
| Insufflated | 0-5 min | - | 3.0-6.0 hrs | - | 1.0-8.0 hrs | 180-0 min |
Effects
Positive
- Stimulation
- Spontaneous tactile sensations
- Physical euphoria
Negative
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Increased heart rate
- Nausea
- Headaches
- Vasoconstriction
- Sedation
Positive
- Memory enhancement
- Focus enhancement
- Motivation enhancement
- Thought connectivity
- Anxiety suppression
- Increased verbal fluency
- Rejuvenation
- Wakefulness
Negative
- Irritability
- Thought acceleration
Positive
- Acuity enhancement
- Colour enhancement
- Increased music appreciation
- Increased libido
Negative
- Light sensitivity
- Appetite suppression
- Dehydration
- Appetite Suppression
- Spontaneous physical sensations
- Visual haze