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cholinergicEVIDENCEAUSRx

Galantamine

aka Reminyl · Razadyne

Prescription cognitive enhancer derived from snowdrop. Selective AChE inhibitor + allosteric nicotinic potentiator.

Dose range4–12mg
Half-life7h
Onset60min
Safety3/5high evidence base

Mechanism of action

Reversibly inhibits acetylcholinesterase. Allosterically potentiates nicotinic ACh receptors. Crosses BBB.

Benefits

  • Mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's

    EVIDENCEA

    Multiple RCTs.

  • Lucid dreaming (anecdotal)

    EVIDENCEC

    Popular for REM-stage dream induction.

Side effects

  • Nausea / vomitingcommonmoderate
  • Bradycardiauncommonmoderate

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