In the early years (1990s) of my experimentation with nootropics I took the then-prominent combination of Piracetam and Hydergine, which was the No. 1 choice of drug.
I experienced increased verbal fluency and better memory. However I had a nasty bout of paranoia (short-lived but v unpleasant) and I discontinued taking them together. That taught me a lesson about messing around with your brain chemistry.
I’ve taken piracetam sometimes since, but only got hold of Hydergine once (now-discontinued Anti-AgingSystems HyPro).
Anecdotal and some medical evidence seemed to show an effect on people with dementia. Now two close relatives are showing symptoms. However hydergine seems to have disappeared from the marketplace. Novartis India discontinued it.
Anybody know of any sources? What effect did it have on you if you took it?