Brains + drugs = fried eggs, right? Not always. Some pills can boost your cognitive output. But we at Wired aren't doctors. Anyone who takes a bushel of drugs based on our say-so must be high.
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Drugs What it does How to get it Possible side effects
Adderall | Thought to optimize levels of dopamine and norepinephrine, enhancing concentration and turning mundane tasks into wondrous ones. Often prescribed to ADHD patients (wink, wink). Addiction, headaches, insomnia, Tourette's-like symptoms, heart attack
Aniracetam | Seems to boost release of glutamate, speeding neurotransmission and improving memory. Not a ton of evidence, though. Anxiety, agitation, insomnia, dizziness, epigastric heaviness (feeling full) <p> cept | An Alzheimer's drug that may also enhance memory in healthy adults. Thought to reduce the breakdown of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that helps relay messages around the brain. Nausea, diarrhea, fainting </p>
thamphetamine | Triggers the release of dopamine. Can increase concentration and creative output. Prolonged use can also make you stupid and crazy. Parkinson's-like symptoms, addiction, stroke, psychosis, prison, death <p> Modail | A narcolepsy medication that improves focus, pattern recognition, and short-term memory. The exact mechanism of action is unclear. Good for card counters. Chest pain, nausea, headache, life-threatening rash </p> Ni
ne | Chemically similar to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Spurs faster interaction between nerve cells in the brain, aiding memory formation and attention. Addiction, cancer, social isolation (depending on delivery mechanism) <p> RolipramOriginally used as an antidepressant. May elevate levels of cyclic adenosine monophosphate to boost memory. Improves cognition (in rats). Headache, nausea, intense vomiting </p> Vasopr
n | Produced naturally in the hypothalamus<a href="httd ased in the formation of new memories. Shown to help users learn more effectively (especially men). Prescribed as a drug for diabetes insipidus. Angina, nausea, wheezing, belching, coma
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