Reviewed by Peptide Treatments Medical Advisory Board
Semax: Side Effects & Safety
Known side effects, safety considerations, and adverse reaction data for Semax.
Back to Semax overviewData source: Side effect data comes from clinical trials, preclinical research, and anecdotal reports. No FDA-approved labeling exists for this compound.
Reported Side Effects (5 items)
| # | Side Effect |
|---|---|
| 1 | Headache — rare, reported in Russian clinical data |
| 2 | Insomnia — rare, possibly related to nootropic/stimulatory effects |
| 3 | Hypertension — rare, possible cardiovascular effects |
| 4 | Irritability — rare, CNS stimulation-related |
| 5 | Very low overall side effect incidence — ADDF notes 'very little human evidence for potential side effects' based on extensive Russian use |