Piracetam VS analogues: what is the best choice?

As you know, Piracetam is the first open nootropic that remains popular today.

Considering the characteristics of the drug, neurologists note that Piracetam belongs to the category of active GABA( cyclic derivatives, gamma-aminobutyric acid).

This medicine:

• is listed as a nootropic ingredient;
• directly affects the level of efficiency, increased brain activity;
  promotes activation of cognitive processes( cognitive functions of the hemispheres of the head);
• expands the ability to learn, quickly assimilate materials;
• increases the overall activity of the central nervous system;
• focuses attention, expands memory;
• has a direct effect on the functionality of the body, the activation of all systems.

Taking this drug, you can directly change the level of excitation of the brain areas. In addition to a significant improvement in metabolic reactions in the functioning of nerve cells, increases the level of microcirculation, which is reflected in the rheological parameters of the blood.

This does not expand the vessels. And the prevention of the vasodilating effect, when there is no effect on the relaxation of the smooth muscle of the walls of the blood vessels, contributes to the improvement of the activity of the entire vascular system.

Analysis of pros and cons

When choosing Piracetam as an effective tool for improving brain efficiency, mental activity, do not forget that this drug:

• is valued for the normalization of the connections of both hemispheres of the brain;
• improves the synaptic conductivity of neocortical structures;
• tones the cerebral blood flow;
• restores the natural functionality of the brain;
• promotes tertiary normalization when hypoxia occurs, intoxicated;
• significantly reduces the rate in the course of chemical reactions, if there is aggregation of platelets.

Preventing the glueing together of cells in the initial stage of formation of thrombi, the drug contributes to the recovery of the body, maintaining a high level of human performance.

The listed advantages of Pyracetam do not exclude its disadvantages, among which it is especially worth highlighting:

• has certain contraindications for the use that can be individually determined by the attending physician-neurologist;
• is able to provoke, cause undesirable manifestations in CNS failures;
• promotes the development of hypertonia;
• causes an exciting side effect;
• in violation of the functions of the nervous system, can be noted, not only drowsiness and nervousness, but also manifest depression, apathy, bad mood;
• with systemic tablets often includes severe headache, dizziness, insomnia, anxiety, hallucinations are possible;The
• digestion system often reacts to a nootropic type of medication with sudden nausea or vomiting, abdominal pain;
• patients prone to allergies sometimes mark a rash, observe puffiness, itching and even hives.
• in certain situations, in violation of metabolic processes, malfunctions in the immune system, there may be a sharp set in the body weight, which is observed when taking nootropic tablets.

Piracetam is prescribed by a neurologist and prescribes for its patients this effective remedy for the improvement of cerebral circulation.

For adults and children, regardless of age, this medication is prescribed:

• after suffering craniocerebral trauma;
• for hyperactivity and anxiety in children;
• if attention deficit is observed, the total concentration is disturbed;
• as a remedy for memory, mental performance;
• for children is recommended - to improve speech, improve learning at school or other educational institutions.

In pharmacies, it is not always possible to find this popular drug and, knowing its analogues, and the compatibility of Pyracetam with other medical devices, it is possible to more effectively influence the activity of the brain and the entire nervous system, also many people are pushing to seek substitutes for a desire to try something new,better and more efficient.

TOP-23 of the most popular analogues of

We have collected 23 analogues of Piracetam in one list, with an analysis of their pros and cons:

1. Lucetam ( Lucetam) has more contraindications, but is cheaper. A wider range of applications in treatment.
2. Memotropil ( Memotropil) differs a wide range of applications, characterized by a gradual development of stimulating effects that occur in the metabolic processes of the brain.
3. Nootebrile ( Nootrobil).Among all nootropic drugs Nootebril is more expensive, but it has better purification, which will not cause side effects for the liver and kidneys.
4. Nootropil ( Nootropil) represents a reinforced dose of Piracetam and is much more expensive. Can be appointed by the attending physician to achieve the expected effects more quickly.
5. Noocetam ( Noocetam) practically does not cause sedative and psychostimulating effects, is cheaper than Piracetam, has a number of restrictions for admission.
6. Pirabene ( Parabene) has a large cleaning, but higher in price.
7. Pyramem ( Pyramem) is used solely for the purpose of the attending physician.
8. PyRatropil ( Paratrooper) has a narrower range of uses, is cheaper, and is prescribed in combination therapy.
9. Stamine ( Stamin).Affordable price for Stamin, and a wider range of applications for the treatment of mental and neurological diseases.
10. Cerebril ( Cerebryl) is a more expensive drug that can cause the least side effect from the discharge of neuro-metabolic stimulants.
11. Ascotroped ( Isotropic) Inexpensive drug, has a direct effect, increases brain efficiency. Has a narrow range of applications.
12. Noopept ( Noopept) is a more expensive product, it is prescribed exclusively to adults( from 18 years of age).
13. Biotropic ( Biotropin) has a higher price, is assigned exclusively to adults, has a minimal amount of side effects.
14. Piracetam MS ( Piracetam MS) is inexpensive, prescribed for adults, is contraindicated for those suffering a hemorrhagic stroke.
15. Pantogam ( Pantogram).Not a high price medication( syrup, tablets), but there may be an allergy to the drug.
16. Phenotropol ( Phenotropil).A higher price is supported by a wide range of applications in the treatment of central nervous system organs.
17. Mexidol ( Mexidol).The low price of a new drug, a wide range of applications for the treatment of children and adults, makes this tool more universal and available on sale. Often appointed in conjunction with Actovegin.
18. Vinpocetine ( Vinpocetine).Inexpensive drug, prescribed in combination with other drugs, is synthesized on the basis of Winkamine, recommended as a food supplement, improves the work of the entire vascular system of the body.
19. Cavinton ( Cavinton).An affordable price, a wide range of applications for the treatment of neurological and mental disorders, is reinforced by the absence of side effects. Incompatible with Heparin.
20. Cinnarizine ( Cinnarizine).The low price makes this drug popular among those who buy drugs to calm the central nervous system. Carefully apply to drivers and workers, where it is important to show a quick physical and mental reaction.
21. Fezam ( Phezam) is classified as an antibiotic, a combination of nootropic drugs. It is recommended for changes in the body, violations of the central nervous system, worsening of blood circulation and the functioning of the vascular system.
22. Omaron ( Omaron).A more expensive drug Omaron is prescribed for complex treatment of the central nervous system. It is prescribed after strokes, as a supporting agent for cerebral circulation.
23. Phenibut ( Phenibut) is much more expensive than Piracetam. Has a wide use for children and adults. In the complex, to achieve the desired effect, it is used with tranquilizers and neuroleptics. When taken with other drugs at the same time, it can intensify and prolong the effect of sleeping pills, opiates, neuroleptics and anticonvulsants.

The question is one, but the most complex one - and what is better?

1. Nootropil .Piracetam is counted among generic medicines, is a domestic analogue of the original Nootropil preparation. Therefore, there is no particular difference in the choice of these drugs, which have a direct effect on the brain, increasing its efficiency, stimulating mental activity. If you consider the price, then for many domestic drugs, it is much lower. Cheaper generics attract the attention of those who are accustomed to saving on this kind of stimulant. Piracetam experts refer to less purified synonyms, which can have side effects not only on the kidneys, but also on the liver. But all this is individual. Both drugs are used to avoid negativity in chronic alcoholism or are prescribed after a stroke( rehabilitation period).
2. Lucetam .The drug is prescribed to quickly and more efficiently restore memory, improve the activity of the entire central nervous system, it is recommended to consult the physician first, contacting the clinic for advice to the neurologist. If it is necessary to increase brain efficiency, avoiding psycho-stimulating and sedative effect, it is better to choose Lucetam, because to get the same effect from Piracetam, it is prescribed for 12 tablets per day. Lucecam is preferable to the fact that a high concentration of pyracetam in it allows you to prescribe a drug with fewer tablets, and the duration of the recovery course will be from 3 weeks.
3. Cinnarizine .Possible a joint reception with Piracetam. Everything will depend on the situation, the specific state of affairs. With chronic insufficiency of cerebral circulation, hypertension, cognitive deficit, cerebral acute ischemia, dizziness, staggering when walking, a complex of these drugs is recommended. The combined complex of these medicines is characterized by a pronounced antihypoxic effect, accompanied by vasodilating and nootropic reactions of the body. The blood flow in the ischemic region will improve, the metabolic processes will be normalized. At their reception the reaction to vasoconstrictive biogenic preparations will considerably decrease. If you have to use Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Epinephrine, or are prescribed Serotonin, Vasopressin, Angiotensin - you need to take care of the normalization of the tone in the entire body.
4. Cavinton .To improve brain metabolism, it is better to choose Cavinton. Unlike Piracetam, it can selectively improve blood circulation in the cerebral hemispheres, increasing the cerebral fraction in the minute volume of blood, reducing the vascular resistance of the circulatory system of the brain without directly affecting the circulatory system in the body.
5. Vinpocetine .In modern pharmacy, a combined complex of these medicines( together with Pyracetam) is recommended for CNS diseases, when brain intellectual activity is reduced, there is insufficient blood circulation of the head, patients undergo rehabilitation after strokes. The Vinpocetine + Piracetam complex is recommended after head injuries in Meniere's syndrome, for effective prevention of akinetosis, with a disposition to migraine.
6. Mexidol .Among the popular substitutes for Pyracetam, Mexidol is recommended. In neurology it is used as an antioxidant component. The doctor appoints with dementia, neuroses, psychoses, "breaking"( in psychiatry, for the treatment of alcoholism), acute circulatory disturbance in the brain, atherosclerosis of vessels( encephalopathy discirculatory), vegetovascular dystonia. Medications are recommended for detected speech disorders, loss and decline of memory, failures in intellectual activity, detected disorders of attention, impaired concentration. If there is a violation of the liver or kidney function, an increased sensitivity of the body to the drug, Mexidol is not recommended for admission, it has contraindications.
7. Fenotropil .Better preparation than Pyracetam, with the desired clinical effect, is most often prescribed for head injuries and during rehabilitation, and also if it is required to significantly improve the metabolic processes of the brain. Fentotropil in pharmacies can be found as Fonturacetam, Carphedon, Phenylpyrazetam - these medications are not only a mnemotropic or nootropic effect, but also psychostimulating as well as antidepressant effects on the central nervous system. They differ in anticonvulsant and anxiolytic manifestations. Appointed by the attending physician after the examination, the delivery of the necessary tests.
8. Pantogs .Considering nootropic medicines, it has at the same time a different effect on the human body than Piracetam. Like the Phenibut, it can effectively reduce brain tension, reducing anxiety, contributing to a healthy sleep. Pantogam is characterized by an anticonvulsant effect, reducing excitability, while regulating behavior, normalizes the psyche and motility of movements. Valued as an effective tool that helps to quickly improve physical and mental performance. Piracetam at the same time is peculiar to quickly improve the metabolic processes of the brain.

Detailed comparative characteristics of Piracetam analogues: what is best for different situations.

Analyzing the characteristics of Pyracetam synonyms, revealing clear pluses and minuses for specific situations or for different approaches, it is worthwhile to highlight the following drugs:

Each case is individual and receiving Piracetam analogues instead of it or in conjunction with it or other means should be discussed with a neurologist or othertreating doctors.

Experts-neurologists can more in detail analyze the condition of their patients, identify specific intolerance of individual drugs or prescribed in the complex of tablets, ampoules, injections, droppers.