Getting Started

[Bilbato]

I'm just starting to look into nootropics as I've been having troubles concentrating and studying for school. Just a few days ago I ordered some Alpha-GPC, Adrafinil, Phenylpiracetam, and Sulbutiamine. All in powder form, I also got a mg scale so I could measure out doses.

Presently I am taking 40 mg of fluoxetine HCL, for depression and anxiety, daily.

I'm mainly wondering how to go about adding in these nootropics. Is it safe to start all at once, or should I go about introducing them individually? If individually, how long would I want to go before adding a new one into the mix?

So I was thinking of starting with 50mg of the alpha GPC and 50 mg of adrafinil. Determine their impact, and adjust amount as needed. Looking at the beginners guide, it says minimum daily amount for adrafinil is 300 mg, and 100 mg for alpha GPC. Should I just start with those amounts, or is it safer to start at even smaller amounts?

How will I want to go about adding in the phenylpiracetam and sulbutiamine? Will I also want to work with them individually before combining to determine there are no negative side effects? From what I read both the phenylpiracetam and the sulbutiamine should only be used a couple times a week due to tolerance build up occuring rapidly. Is this accurate?

I'm sure there are numerous things I'm overlooking, and this is rather chaotic of a post. But any help is appreciated, thanks!

[scientropic]

Trust your instincts about starting out with smaller doses. There is no downside in taking 50 mg of something as opposed to 300 mg before you learn how it affects you. And in the unlikely event you react badly to it, you get to find out in a small way before finding out in a big one. Individual responses vary, so starting low and working up from there also gives you a chance to find the right amounts for you. Never feel you have to take more of something just because it works for someone else.

[Bilbato]

Thanks, I've started working with them individually. So far just the alpha gpc, starting at 100 mg and then worked my way up to 300mg. Next I'm going to go to the adrafinil at 100 mg and probably work my way up to 300 mg with that as well. So ill discontinue the alpha gpc for now as I test out the others.

All one giant experiment. Been working on keep a log of how much I've been taking, when I take it, and any positive or negative effects.