Misc Anyone had any luck with nootropics (intellectually stimulating drugs)?

[washingtonbound]

I am curious about how effective nootropics are because I like the idea of utilizing drugs to increase ones intellect. However, it is obviously a crap shoot when it comes to nootropics because I'm sure some have no effects. Have any of you guys had any luck with nootropics? Do any have recreational potential as well? Thanks in advance.

 

[Engage]

It's a very broad category. Modafinil, for example, seemed like meth to me
Or, I should say, the closest I ever want to get to meth. Just speedy and the come down was horrrrrrrrrible.
Of course, I was taking much more than prescribed. But, I'm sure a 1/2 cup of coffee would work wonders as well.

In other words, you're gonna have to get specific.

Gingko Biloba is relatively gentle, if a MAOI... a vasodilator, I think...

 

[Thorns Have Roses]

Check out the Big & Dandy nootropic thread, and some of the subthreads linked therein.

 

[Hiltoniano]

I have used piracetam and choline (alpha gpc) with success in college. It increases focus, memory, and slightly enhanced my cognition. More than placebo tho.

 

[StartedHydro]

I have great success with nuvigil(basically provigil but its the R-en-longer lasting more potent). It lasts a very long time(ten hours easily) great concentration, great mood lift euphoric, willingness to work. No harsh comedown vs Amp, coke.