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
📋Quick facts
Also known asPiracetam, Nootropil, Phenylpiracetam, Phenotropil, Noopept, Aniracetam
CategoryPerformance & Grey-Market Pharma
Schedule / classRx in EU/Russia (piracetam); unscheduled US (supplement grey)
AppearancePowder, capsules, tablets; noopept 10 mg tabs (Russian Rx)
Street price~$20–$50 per 50 g piracetam; noopept $10–$25 per 100 tabs
Legal statusRx drug in much of EU/Russia; supplement-status grey zone US; WADA-banned phenylpiracetam in competition
Last updated2026-09-18
Sources: PubMed, EMA, FDA
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 |
| Modafinil (Provigil) | Schedule IV | Headache (most common); Serious rash — Stevens-Johnson syndrome (rare, dangerous) | ~$1–$3 per 200 mg grey-market |
| Adderall (Study Drug Abuse) | Schedule II | Dependence and tolerance — study-drug use escalates; Cardiovascular strain; rare sudden death in users with heart conditions | $3–$15 per 30 mg tablet |
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.