What is a typical dose?
Dosages form 400 mg to 4800 mg are considered safe. Some literature recommend an ‘attack dose’ in the range of 1600 mg to 2400 mg for the first few days to initiate a response in people seeking cognitive enhancing effects. Start with a normal dose like 800 mg. It is likely that you will feel the effects at this level. Then try and attack dose if you feel it necessary. Some individuals report that they could feel strong effects at 800 mg on the first day. On subsequent days at the same dosage the effects were not as noticeable. It is unclear whether maximum benefits are obtained from daily use over time or if occasional use has benefits. If possible work with your doctor. 4.2 Does piracetam interact with other drugs? Piracetam is said to increase the effects of alcohol and amphetamines. No other drug interactions have been noted. It is recommended that alcohol be avoided as one of the reported effects of piracetam is increased flow of blood to the brain, which would increase damage and
