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Does nootropic drug come under addictive drugs?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My son is not so good at education and not showing active interest. Does nootropic drug help to improve? He has asthma. He is not taking any medications now and uses an inhaler. He is 14 years old and studying in grade 9. Do nootropics come under the category of addictive drugs? Can we use it for some time and stop? I need your help with brain boosters. I appreciate any help you can provide.

Answered by Dr. Satpute Ganeshkumar Suresh

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Satpute Ganeshkumar Suresh is a General Practitioner and a Family Physician with 17 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from Dr. Vaishampayan Memorial Medical College in 2007. He then completed his MD in General Medicine from the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences in 2014. He treats diabetes, nephrological disorders, and all general conditions. He is also a Critical Care Physician. He is currently in Maharashtra.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

You can use nootropics (cognitive enhancers), but most probably it would not help. Also, they are not habit forming and you can stop them anytime. Rather than nootropic drugs, you can try some physical methods like behavior modification. It is better if you find his interests and stimulate him accordingly. Make his education more interesting by showing him videos and different places. I think the pharmacological treatment would not help much in this case.

You can revert in case of any further queries.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At October 18, 2016
Reviewed At October 27, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Satpute Ganeshkumar Suresh is a General Practitioner and a Family Physician with 17 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from Dr. Vaishampayan Memorial Medical College in 2007. He then completed his MD in General Medicine from the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences in 2014. He treats diabetes, nephrological disorders, and all general conditions. He is also a Critical Care Physician. He is currently in Maharashtra.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Nootropic Drugs and Addiction Companion

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Nootropic drugs, also known as cognitive enhancers or 'brain boosters,' are substances that claim to improve cognitive functions like memory, creativity, or motivation. Here's what you need to know about them.

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Always consult a doctor before taking medication; self-medication carries serious health risks. Take exact prescribed doses, and never start, change, or stop treatment without medical supervision.

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Satpute Ganeshkumar Suresh is a General Practitioner and a Family Physician with 17 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from Dr. Vaishampayan Memorial Medical College in 2007. He then completed his MD in General Medicine from the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences in 2014. He treats diabetes, nephrological disorders, and all general conditions. He is also a Critical Care Physician. He is currently in Maharashtra.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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