Guest guest Posted December 28, 2001 Report Share Posted December 28, 2001 Hi I just found out that here, in Romania, Piracetam costs 15 cents :)LOL even me, I didn't expect this price. It's 20 pills - 400mg and it's only 15 cents. And you don't need any prescription to buy it. If anybody is interested... let me know Valentina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2001 Report Share Posted December 28, 2001 Correction 50 cents!! (not 15) Valentina > I just found out that here, in Romania, Piracetam costs 15 cents :)LOL > even me, I didn't expect this price. It's 20 pills - 400mg and it's > only 15 cents. And you don't need any prescription to buy it. > If anybody is interested... let me know > > Valentina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Did it change a sleeping pattern? How soon you noticed a difference? T. > > > > Does anyone use piracetam? > > I did some research on internet, it looks pretty promising > > even too promising... I'm not sure. Any side effects? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 FYI: Here is an article I found while looking up Pirecetam. I think that as parents we owe to our children to research all " alternative " therapies and to make an informed decision on giving these to our children. I am not saying that it is right or wrong to give these to children. I do believe that it is very important to make sure you are fully aware of the risks and benefits before considering alternative therapies (especially drugs that are not approved for use in Canada and the US) Canadian Press One of the first studies of a so-called smart drug for Down syndrome suggests it does not boost children's intellectual ability, despite testimonials on TV and the Internet. In fact, the drug, called piracetam, had side effects such as aggression, irritability and poor sleep in some of the youngsters. Piracetam, though legal, is not approved for any use in Canada or the United States. Nor has it been endorsed by the Canadian Down Syndrome Society. We did not identify even a single case that would suggest the possibility that piracetam therapy generally improved cognition, researchers said in the study, which appears in April's Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. The study of 18 children ages six through 12 found no significant difference in mental function between those who took the drug and those who were given placebo pills. Each child received four months of piracetam and four months of placebos. Though parents of 11 children thought they seemed brighter or more focused on piracetam, intelligence tests showed no improvement compared with the placebo. The behavioural side effects in seven children suggested the drug has a stimulant effect, the researchers said. Dr. Lobaugh of the University of Toronto, who led the study, said some parents might mistake that effect - like being wired on coffee - with improved mental function. Her study follows numerous TV reports and Internet testimonials touting the benefits of piracetam for children with Down syndrome, a chromosomal abnormality that is a common cause of mental retardation. While the severity of Down syndrome varies, such children can learn and progress as they mature. Critics of piracetam say some parents are mistakenly crediting the drug for normal developmental changes. The study should temper our enthusiasm for piracetam markedly, said Dr. Feudtner of the University of Washington's Child Health Institute. In an accompanying editorial, Feudtner said the results illustrate the difficulty of sorting good ideas from bad ones in the Internet age. Piracetam (pronounced pur-AHS-uh-tam) is in a class of drugs called nootropics that are purported to improve cognitive function. The drug is made by several overseas companies and has been used, mostly abroad, for conditions such as stroke, Alzheimer's disease and dyslexia. It has been available by prescription in some countries and is sold by mail-order and over the Internet. Suzan Leake, associate director of medical affairs for UCB Pharma, a Belgian maker of piracetam, said the company hopes to begin U.S. studies this year on piracetam's use in treating a muscle disorder called myoclonus. Leake declined to say whether the company believes piracetam can help children with Down syndrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 FYI: Here is an article I found while looking up Pirecetam. I think that as parents we owe to our children to research all " alternative " therapies and to make an informed decision on giving these to our children. I am not saying that it is right or wrong to give these to children. I do believe that it is very important to make sure you are fully aware of the risks and benefits before considering alternative therapies (especially drugs that are not approved for use in Canada and the US) Canadian Press One of the first studies of a so-called smart drug for Down syndrome suggests it does not boost children's intellectual ability, despite testimonials on TV and the Internet. In fact, the drug, called piracetam, had side effects such as aggression, irritability and poor sleep in some of the youngsters. Piracetam, though legal, is not approved for any use in Canada or the United States. Nor has it been endorsed by the Canadian Down Syndrome Society. We did not identify even a single case that would suggest the possibility that piracetam therapy generally improved cognition, researchers said in the study, which appears in April's Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. The study of 18 children ages six through 12 found no significant difference in mental function between those who took the drug and those who were given placebo pills. Each child received four months of piracetam and four months of placebos. Though parents of 11 children thought they seemed brighter or more focused on piracetam, intelligence tests showed no improvement compared with the placebo. The behavioural side effects in seven children suggested the drug has a stimulant effect, the researchers said. Dr. Lobaugh of the University of Toronto, who led the study, said some parents might mistake that effect - like being wired on coffee - with improved mental function. Her study follows numerous TV reports and Internet testimonials touting the benefits of piracetam for children with Down syndrome, a chromosomal abnormality that is a common cause of mental retardation. While the severity of Down syndrome varies, such children can learn and progress as they mature. Critics of piracetam say some parents are mistakenly crediting the drug for normal developmental changes. The study should temper our enthusiasm for piracetam markedly, said Dr. Feudtner of the University of Washington's Child Health Institute. In an accompanying editorial, Feudtner said the results illustrate the difficulty of sorting good ideas from bad ones in the Internet age. Piracetam (pronounced pur-AHS-uh-tam) is in a class of drugs called nootropics that are purported to improve cognitive function. The drug is made by several overseas companies and has been used, mostly abroad, for conditions such as stroke, Alzheimer's disease and dyslexia. It has been available by prescription in some countries and is sold by mail-order and over the Internet. Suzan Leake, associate director of medical affairs for UCB Pharma, a Belgian maker of piracetam, said the company hopes to begin U.S. studies this year on piracetam's use in treating a muscle disorder called myoclonus. Leake declined to say whether the company believes piracetam can help children with Down syndrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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