Hi all,
First post here, been lurking for a little while reading basically every post on Noopept on these and every other forum I could find.
Got 1g of the stuff a few weeks ago. At first I wasn't sure I was experiencing anything at all. This lasted for two days. All effects that I did experience could have been placebos. After a week on Noopept I noticed a definite change in the perception of colours 15 - 20 mins after taking a dose. Red's especially 'pop'. This fades after an hour or so. I looked for this effect in the first few days and it was there, but I attributed it to expectations. As it's still happening I figure it must be a legit effect.
Please note that I am being naughty and eye balling my doses as I'm still waiting on scales to arrive. I estimate I'm taking roughly 20mg in the morning and 10mg in the afternoon, but it could be as much as 40 in the morning and 20 in the afternoon. Once I get the scales I plan on doing 20 at 7am and 10 at 3pm for two weeks to judge the effects of consistent dosage. At present I am dosing 5 days on and then having 2 days (weekend) off.
Positives:I noticed an increase in 3D depth perception, if that makes sense. I could sort of understand the dimensions of objects and how they related to each other better. It's damn hard to explain without sounding like I'm on acid. This was an effect that was totally unlooked for and has remained so I think it's probably legit.
Concentration has definitely improved (but was never much of an issue for me) as has verbal fluency. Normally I am a bit of a dunce with spoken words. Written words have always flowed from my brain to the keyboard without much issue, but actually speaking has always been a drama. I come across as rude, disinterested and even shy. I find on Noopept it is
much easier for me to translate what I want to say from my brain to my tongue and I find myself using words that I would normally only ever consider writing, not speaking. This was the main reason I started looking for a Nootropic. Socialising has improved as a result. I find myself talking with my customers and friends a lot more and even cracking jokes (which is not normal for me at all, in person).
One of the main things I've noticed and really like about Noopept is that the day after I have taken some my memory has dramatically improved. It is seriously noticeable. I normally have an atrocious memory due to years of heavy marijuana/alcohol abuse when I was young. This has easily been the most dramatic and noticeable effect. I find myself able to recall conversations I had the day before, even about random inane, unremarkable things. It's really awesome. It has no effect on short term memory. It's not something that'll help me find my keys or remember to grab something before I walk out the door, but it certainly helps in overall recall. It is most noticeable the day
after I take a dose for some reason and persists for at least a day after that.
No issues with sleep or libido. I was diagnosed with insomnia at a young age (hence the self treatment with dope) but I am going through a good cycle for the last few months. Noopept hasn't effected my sleep at all. Libido seems the same as before. No noticeable reduction for me.
Normally take roughly 300mg of Caffeine per day. A cup of coffee 10 mins after taking morning Noopept is simply awesome. It's like having the best nights sleep ever, strangely enough. The clarity is amazing and lasts for a couple of hours.
Negatives:No motivational benefits for me. If I get motivated to do something I will stick with it, but no initial motivation. I still have to sort that myself.
No headaches, except for the occasional light 'disturbance' on the right hand side of my head just behind my eye. Not taking any additional Choline, however I eat eggs every second day and heaps of fish.
The occasional hot flush. Not sure if this is attributable to the Noopept or not, but it's not something I remember having before I started taking it.
Yesterday and today have had my first noticeable 'irritability' from Noopept. I've put this down to the fact that I have not had any for two days prior and the dosages I took both yesterday and today were probably a bit bigger than I normally take. I've also had a bit of brain fog today, but I did have a few beers last night. I have drank on Noopept a few times now with no problems so I am thinking it's due to the doses I took today.
In conclusion Noopept has some good benefits for me and so far I haven't experienced much in the way of negatives. Going to try Pramiracetam and Oxyracetam but will probably also continue the Noopept for now.
Edited by NootSuit, 03 November 2012 - 05:26 AM.