Nootropic
Fasoracetam
Also known as: NS-105, LAM-105
Racetam upregulating GABA-B receptors. May help with GABA tolerance and attention.
Last reviewed June 2026 · Evidence graded from peer-reviewed research, not editorial opinion. Educational only — not medical advice.
Primary uses
- GABA modulation
- Attention
- Anxiety
- Phenibut tolerance
How it works
- Upregulates GABA-B receptors
- Modulates glutamate release
- May reverse phenibut tolerance
Dosage
- Typical range
- 10-100 mg daily
- Timing
- Any time
- With food
- Optional
- Duration
- GABA effects may take time
- Special populations
- Phenibut withdrawal, attention
Forms
- Powder
- Capsules
Safety
Common side effects
- Headache
- Fatigue
Contraindications
- Unknown
Evidence notes
GABA-B upregulation unique
Grade C: Mostly observational or small trials; mechanism is plausible but unproven at scale.
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