Oxiracetam
Aliases: Ct-848, Isf 2522, Neuromet, Neuractiv, Cgp-21690e, hydroxypiracetam
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Summary
Oxiracetam is typically taken 2-3 times daily due to its 8-hour half-life. It is strongly recommended to supplement with a choline source such as Alpha-GPC or CDP-Choline to prevent headaches and optimize cognitive benefits. The substance increases acetylcholine utilization, which can lead to choline depletion. Not approved by the FDA but widely available as a dietary supplement in the United States. May cause insomnia if taken late in the day due to mild stimulant properties.
Dose Information
| ROA | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 500-1200mg | 1200-1800mg | 1800-2400mg | 2400mg+ |
Light
Common
Strong
Heavy
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset | Comeup | Peak | Offset | After Effects | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 30-90 min | 30-60 min | 2-4 hrs | 2-4 hrs | 1-2 hrs | 240-0 min |
Tolerance
Build-up
develops over days to weeks of regular use
Reset
3–7 days for acute tolerance; longer for full reset
Effects
Positive
- Stimulation
- Stamina enhancement
- Mild stimulation
- Creativity enhancement
Negative
- Increased heart rate
- Headaches
- Insomnia
- Headache
- Motor impairment
- Sedation
Positive
- Memory enhancement
- Analysis enhancement
- Motivation enhancement
- Thought connectivity
- Cognitive clarity
- Mindfulness
- Wakefulness
- Anxiety suppression
- Focus enhancement
Negative
- Increased focus
Positive
- Visual acuity enhancement
- Color enhancement
- Auditory acuity enhancement
- Acuity enhancement
- Auditory enhancement
- Colour enhancement
- Tactile enhancement
- Music enhancement
Negative
- Light sensitivity
- Dulled perception