Oxiracetam
Mild stimulant-leaning racetam — focus and verbal fluency.
Evidence
emerging
Legal status
research only
Half-life
~8 hours
Routes
oral
What it is
Oxiracetam is a racetam often grouped with peptide nootropics in research catalogs. It's mildly stimulating relative to piracetam and improves cortical activation on EEG.
Mechanism
Racetam-class compound that increases acetylcholine release.
Outcomes it's matched to
- STRENGTH55%
Safety
Generally well tolerated; mild insomnia possible.
- Severe renal impairment
Legal context
Research use only in US; prescription in some EU countries.