Piracetam is a lab-made chemical. In Europe, it is a prescription drug used to improve brain function. It is not approved as a drug or supplement in the US.

Piracetam is a chemical related to gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). It is thought to help cells in the brain and blood vessels to function better. During aging and in some kinds of diseases, the membrane that surrounds cells starts to get stiff. Piracetam is thought to help maintain the membrane.
 

• Breath-holding attacks. Taking piracetam by mouth reduces breath-holding attacks in young children.
• Surgery to improve blood flow to the heart (CABG surgery). Taking piracetam by mouth or by IV around the time of CABG surgery helps with memory and thinking skills after surgery. IV products can only be given by a healthcare provider.
• A learning disorder marked by difficulty reading (dyslexia). Taking piracetam by mouth improves some reading skills in children with dyslexia.
• Seizure disorder (epilepsy). Taking piracetam by mouth reduces some symptoms of epilepsy in some patients who are also taking antiseizure drugs.
• A movement disorder often caused by antipsychotic drugs (tardive dyskinesia). Taking piracetam by mouth can reduce some symptoms of tardive dyskinesia.
• Dizziness (vertigo). Taking piracetam by mouth or by IV improves some symptoms of vertigo. IV products can only be given by a healthcare provider.
• There is interest in using piracetam for a number of other purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful
• Usage and Dosage

  Piracetam has most often been used by adults in doses of 0.8-24 grams by mouth daily for up to 18 months. In Europe, piracetam is available as a prescription drug. In the US, it is not approved for use in drugs or dietary supplements. Speak with a healthcare provider before use.
   

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