Performance & Grey-Market Pharma
Racetams (Piracetam, Phenylpiracetam, Noopept)
Street names: Piracetam, Nootropil, Phenylpiracetam, Phenotropil, Noopept, Aniracetam
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Cognitive enhancer class: focus, verbal fluency, neuroprotection claims
- Phenylpiracetam adds stimulant-like energy (banned in sport)
⚠Key risks
- Evidence for healthy-user enhancement is WEAK — most data is in cognitive impairment
- Headaches (choline depletion theory), insomnia, anxiety at high doses
- Phenylpiracetam: racing heart, tolerance builds in days
- Grey-market purity unverified
- Kidney excretion — caution with renal issues
✚Overdose signs
- Headache, agitation
- Insomnia
- GI upset
Category comparison — Performance & Grey-Market Pharma
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racetams (Piracetam, Phenylpiracetam, Noopept) | Rx in EU/Russia | Evidence for healthy-user enhancement is WEAK — most data is in cognitive impairment; Headaches (choline depletion theory), insomnia, anxiety at high doses | ~$20–$50 per 50 g piracetam |
| AICAR (Acadesine) | Unscheduled | No human safety data — cancer-risk flags in cell studies; Sold as research chemical, zero quality control | ~$50–$150 per gram |
| Clenbuterol HCl | Not approved for human use | Racing heart, arrhythmia, tremors; Overdose: dangerous potassium shifts, cardiac events | ~$0.50–$2 per 40 mcg tablet |
| Anastrozole (Arimidex) | Rx-only | Bone density loss, joint pain with long-term use; Crash estrogen too low → depression, libido loss | ~$2–$8 per 1 mg tablet |
| Liraglutide (Saxenda) | Rx-only — not a controlled drug | Sold grey-market at huge markups with counterfeit/refilled pens; Nausea, pancreatitis risk | ~$200–$500 per pen grey-market |
| Naltrexone–Bupropion (Contrave) | Rx-only — not controlled | Bupropion lowers seizure threshold; Misuse for stimulant-like effect is possible but weak | ~$1–$4 per tablet grey-market |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Racetams (Piracetam, Phenylpiracetam, Noopept) look like?
Powder, capsules, tablets; noopept 10 mg tabs (Russian Rx)
What are the signs of a Racetams (Piracetam, Phenylpiracetam, Noopept) overdose?
Headache, agitation; Insomnia; GI upset Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Evidence for healthy-user enhancement is WEAK — most data is in cognitive impairment Dependence can develop with regular use.