Aniracetam - Caveat lector 


                       Aniracetam, a chemical cousin of
                       piracetam, is also known as Draganon, Ro
                       13-5057, and Sarpul. It is considered even more
                       powerful, and is used to treat more conditions.
                       Aniracetam has much the same effect as
                       piracetam without problems of toxicity or side
                       effects. Its use as a smart drug is less common.
                       The U.S. patent holder, Hoffman-LaRoche, has
                       had problems gaining FDA approval for treating
                       Alzheimer's disease. So far the drug has not
                       been officially approved in any country. Though it
                       has great potential, aniracetam is primarily used
                       in research, and is not yet widely available as a
                       smart drug.
 

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