Posted by JonW on July 25, 2003, at 12:41:55
In reply to Opinion of my PDoc on Piracetam and Picamilone, posted by rod on July 25, 2003, at 10:05:40
> My Doc said Piracetam is nonsense and it does not work on vasodilation. Its of course doing something, but does not enhance cerebral blood flow, he said. I live in a country, where you can get Piracetam on prescription, and the insurance authority does not cover the cost anymore, because of ineffectiveness. Same for Gingko B. (EGb 761), there is also no real scientfific proof and they also stopped covering the costs.
> And about Picamilone he said: "GABA? Sounds like drug abuse! Please dont do this!" The good response to Picamilone might have other reasons...
> *I* trust him.
> He recommended Fish Oil, as one of the things that really work on cerebral blood flow (beside some Alzheimer drugs).
>
> RolandI agree that the racetams are rather mild in their effect. My impression with meds, so far at least, is you don't get real potency without side-effects. However, that's not to say these drugs have no effect. I would say aniracetam makes my head clearer, which isn't necessarily saying it makes me "smarter", and definitely reduces anxiety and boosts my mood a bit. For me, aniracetam's effects are mild but crucial. I feel the same about moclobemide (the other drug I take) and the combined effect seems somewhat synergistic. It may also be important to note that I believe CBT and philosophical disposition are just as important to overcoming my problems as are the meds. Find what works for you, and good luck! I hear persistence pays off...
Jon
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