Possible Memory-Enhancing Properties of Vinpocetine

Donna M. Coleston and Ian Hindrnarch

Human Psychopharmacology Research Unit,
Department of Psychology,
University of Leeds, Leeds, England.
Drug Develop Res 1988; 14: 191-3

Abstract

Critical flicker fusion threshold, choice reaction time, total reaction time, and Sternberg-type memory tasks of digits/words were measured in twelve volunteers after having received vinpocetine or placebo for two days. A significant improvement was recorded in the short-term memory test following 40 mg of the drug when compared to placebo.