Nootropic profile
Phenylpiracetam
Phenylpiracetam is a potent racetam nootropic with an added phenyl group that dramatically increases bioavailability and stimulant properties. It enhances physical and mental performance, focus, memory, and cold tolerance - notably banned by WADA as a performance enhancer.
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What is Phenylpiracetam?
Phenylpiracetam (also known as Phenotropil or Carphedon) is a modified version of piracetam with a phenyl group attached to the pyrrolidone nucleus.
What it does for you
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How to take it
- Typical dose: 100–300 mg per day, taken in 1–2 doses
- For cognitive enhancement: 100–200 mg in the morning
- For physical performance: 100–200 mg taken 1–2 hours before exercise
- Maximum: 300 mg per day - effects plateau and side effects increase beyond this
- Cycling: Tolerance develops quickly - most users limit to 2–3 times per week or cycle 1 week on, 1 week off
Watch out for
- Side effects: Headache, insomnia, irritability, and overstimulation - especially at higher doses or late in the day.
- Tolerance: Develops rapidly with daily use. Intermittent or cycled dosing is strongly recommended.
- WADA banned: Prohibited in competitive sports as a stimulant (category S6).
- Drug interactions: May interact with stimulants and dopaminergic medications. Avoid combining with other racetams or strong stimulants.
- Legal status: Prescription medication in Russia (Phenotropil). Available as a supplement or research chemical in many other countries.
The science, if you're curious.
- Increases the density of dopamine D1, D2, and D3 receptors, as well as norepinephrine receptors, enhancing motivation, focus, and alertness.
- Like other racetams, it modulates NMDA glutamate receptors, supporting synaptic plasticity and memory formation.
- Increases cholinergic activity, supporting attention, memory, and cognitive processing speed.
- Enhances tolerance to cold environments, likely through increased norepinephrine activity and peripheral vasoconstriction.
Where to find it
- Synthetic compound: Does not occur in nature - synthesised as a derivative of piracetam
- Supplements: Available as capsules and powder from nootropic vendors
- Brand name: Phenotropil, Carphedon (Russian prescription brand - discontinued in 2017, generics remain)
- Note: Supply has been intermittent since the original manufacturer ceased production. Verify source quality carefully.
Frequently asked
Phenylpiracetam is a potent racetam nootropic with an added phenyl group that dramatically increases bioavailability and stimulant properties. It enhances physical and mental performance, focus, memory, and cold tolerance - notably banned by WADA as a performance enhancer.
The main benefits people report from Phenylpiracetam are: Cognitive Enhancement, Creativity, Energy, Focus, Memory, Mood, Motivation.
Typical dose: 100–300 mg per day, taken in 1–2 dosesFor cognitive enhancement: 100–200 mg in the morningFor physical performance: 100–200 mg taken 1–2 hours before exerciseMaximum: 300 mg per day - effects plateau and side effects increase beyond thisCycling: Tolerance develops quickly - most users...
Side effects: Headache, insomnia, irritability, and overstimulation - especially at higher doses or late in the day.Tolerance: Develops rapidly with daily use. Intermittent or cycled dosing is strongly recommended.WADA banned: Prohibited in competitive sports as a stimulant (category S6).Drug intera...
Increases the density of dopamine D1, D2, and D3 receptors, as well as norepinephrine receptors, enhancing motivation, focus, and alertness.Like other racetams, it modulates NMDA glutamate receptors, supporting synaptic plasticity and memory formation.Increases cholinergic activity, supporting atten...
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