Hi,

You all no I am just a hairdresser, but I came acroos this medication called Piracetam. What are your thoughts on this, wheather good or bad. I am not sensitive in any way shape or form. I really appreciate hearing the neg.- as well. Much Love, Roz xxx

http://www.drugs-pro.com/memory/nootropil.html

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[tayla4me]

Hi Roz,


I haven't heard of that drug here but I do know that Alzheimer type medications are prescribed by many Pain Management Doctors now for relief of RSD/CRPS symptoms.
A drug called Memantine is used here, I presume it is similar to Piracetum.
I will certainly do some research for you to find if it is working for anyone in my support group.
Take care
Love Tayla

[fmichael]

Oddly, when I go on Medline Plus Drug Info, I can't get a hit for either Piracetam or the brand names it's apparently sold under, Nootropil and Myocalm.

Any help on this one? Is it in fact approved for use in the US?

Mike

[carose]

Nootropil



Nootropil is known as a Nootropic substance or smart drug, commonly used to improve cognitive functions such as recall, concentration and intelligence. This class of drug has no sedative or psycho stimulating effects, so will not impact the central nervous system. It is recommended for the treatment of attention and memory disorders, and any associated physical manifestations.


How Does Nootropil Work?


The human nervous system deteriorates with age, due in part to the oxidation process. This process destroys brain cells and forms free radicals that cause further damage. Nootropics deactivate free radicals and repair some of the earlier damage by stimulating dormant communication chemicals. They act on the brain by minimizing damage and natural deterioration to brain functions; they repair existing damage, and they enhance a range of cognitive functions to beyond levels that are considered normal. Nootropil targets the Corpus Callosum, the area of the brain that joins the two hemispheres, and allows the user to draw on greater brain potential.


What Is Nootropil Used To Treat?


Nootropil is recommended for the treatment of attention and memory disorders that are associated with age related neurodegenerative illnesses. It has been used to improve alertness, cooperation, socialization and IQ in elderly psychiatric patients suffering from mild diffuse cerebral impairment. Additionally, it has slowed deterioration in senile involution dementia and Alzheimer's disease.


Aside from its more obvious applications, it has been used successfully to treat alcoholism and alcohol withdrawal syndrome in animals and man. Furthermore, it has enhanced reading comprehension, spelling accuracy, and verbal skills in dyslexic children.


Nootropil Liquid has the added benefit of being easy to administer, especially for those who have difficulty swallowing tablets and capsules. It can easily be mixed with either juice or water as desired.

From what I understand Nootropil is a suppyment and cost about $22. for a bottle Of 120 caplets.I have not heard of this supplement and I worked in a health food store for two years, so it may be new or just something we did not carry. But it is sold in the USA I can get the site if you want. Sorry I can't help more.








Piracetam

[Sandel]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piracetam

[Sandel]

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy and piracetam decrease the early extension of deep partial-thickness burns

http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=3197126

I see that Priracetam is also used in the treatment of myclonic jerks here:
http://www.wemove.org/myo/myo_phm.html

and it adds:
Piracetam, which is typically used as an "add-on therapy," is not currently available in the United States.

OOps I just found this:
Its pain relief (analgesic) and fever relief (antipyretic) effects are similar to those of aspirin and it works in a similar, though not identical, way. Unlike aspirin, however, increasing the dose does not result in clinically useful anti-inflammatory activity. Paracetamol is therefore not of value for reducing inflammation in the treatment of chronic rheumatic diseases as are the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin. Nevertheless, paracetamol does provide useful pain relief and is considered the first line treatment in osteoarthritis.

found that here:
http://www.pharmweb.net/pwmirror/pwy...rmwebpic1.html

Ok mabie I gotta start taking it, if that link is not the same drug.. now I wonder where I left my computer..