Nootropic drug, Noopept is a potential supplement. It is an excellent brain booster with anxiolytic effect, and it is a mild phychostimulant. It is effective in improving memory, learning and concentration, and has both long term and short term gains.
Main question while taking this supplement is ‘Is there any side effects?’ or is it safe to take Noopept without any undesirable consequences that may lead to other health complications. Generally, Nootropics are safe to use and not very toxic, and it applies to Noopept.
Noopept does not have side effects and are safe than most of Nootropics. However, in some cases it may cause headaches, sleep disturbances, and nausea when they continue with the drug or take dosage higher than recommended.
How to prevent side effects
Noopept has good tolerance in human body and great absorption power with numerous advantages for cognitive utilities and degeneration in the central nervous system due to some acute diseases like stroke or trauma.
Nootropics from racetam group, in some cases, cause side effects like headaches, and Noopept belongs to this group. Headaches are due to increase in demand for neurotransmitter acetylcholine while on these nootropics, but the Noopept influences glutamate, which is another neurotransmitter, more than acetylcholine, and so does not normally cause headaches. Because of its high absorption capacity, it does not cause gastrointestinal problems.
Effects of higher dosage
If you use more than the proposed dose, the body may not absorb it entirely, and this overload may cause some headache and nausea, and in some cases gastric problems. When these problems occur, reducing the dose can alleviate it.
Effects with other drugs
When you are under any other medication or while using any other supplements, it is sensible to consult a physician before starting Nootropics, because it may cause discomfort or irritation in some cases due to reaction of chemicals.
Safe usage
Study has shown that it is well accepted in human body with minor side-effects compared to any other nootropics. It is an amazing and potent drug and, ideally lower dosage will suffice to generate better result. Beginners should start with 5 to 10 mg two times a day, and later move on to 10 mg thrice a day.
If you are cautious, you can use Noopept without having any adverse effect and get the benefits of this wonder drug.