Aniracetam
Nootropic
Also known as: 1-p-anisoyl-2-pyrrolidinone
B
Grade B💊 750-1500 mg daily divided🎯 4 primary uses🔗 2 synergies⚠️ Review warnings
Overview
Fat-soluble racetam with anxiolytic properties. Enhances creativity, verbal fluency, and reduces anxiety.
Primary Uses
CreativityAnxiety reductionVerbal fluencyMemory
Dosage
Typical range
750-1500 mg daily divided
Timing
With fat-containing meals
With food
Yes, essential
Duration
Acute and cumulative effects
Special Populations
Anxiety, creative work
Mechanism of Action
- • Modulates AMPA receptors
- • Reduces anxiety via dopamine/serotonin
- • Enhances verbal fluency
Evidence Quality
Evidence Grade B
Anxiolytic racetam
Safety & Contraindications
Serious Warnings
- • None
Contraindications
- • None
Common Side Effects
- • Headache (low choline)
- • Irritability
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Avoid
Liver & Kidney Notes
Safe
Interactions
💊 Medications
- • Unknown
🧪 Supplements
- • Requires choline
🍽️ Food & Alcohol
- • Take with fat
Stacking & Synergies
Pairs Well With
Alpha-GPCPiracetam
Avoid Combining With
None
Best Goal Synergies
CreativitySocial anxiety
Buying Guide
What to Look For
- • Lab-tested
Standardization Markers
Purity
Adulteration risk
Low
Practical Notes
- • Must take with fat
- • Anxiolytic properties unique among racetams
Tags
nootropicracetamanxiolyticcreativity
Frequently Asked About Aniracetam
How much Aniracetam should I take?
The typical effective range is 750-1500 mg daily divided. Individual needs vary based on age, body weight, diet, and goals — start at the lower end and adjust based on response. Always consult a healthcare provider before starting a new supplement.
When is the best time to take Aniracetam?
With fat-containing meals. Consistency matters more than perfect timing — pick a daily anchor (e.g. with breakfast or before bed) and stick with it.
Should I take Aniracetam with food?
Yes, essential.
Does Aniracetam interact with medications?
Yes — known interactions include Unknown. If you take any prescription medication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting Aniracetam.
What does Aniracetam pair well with?
Aniracetam stacks well with Alpha-GPC and Piracetam — these combinations either improve absorption or work synergistically toward common goals.
Who should not take Aniracetam?
Aniracetam should be avoided or used with caution by people with None. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a healthcare provider before use.
What are the side effects of Aniracetam?
Most people tolerate Aniracetam well. The most commonly reported side effects are Headache (low choline) and Irritability. Side effects are usually dose-dependent — lowering the dose often resolves them.
Educational content based on published research and our scoring methodology. Not medical advice — consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing supplements, especially if you take medications, are pregnant, or have a medical condition.