Has anyone used Cerebrolysin as a treatment for stroke?

Hi, @pete555947 - I see that this medication has been used more commonly in Asia and Eastern Europe, as you were alluding to, and is not approved by the FDA at this time.

The most recent publication I found on Cerebrolysin is by some authors in China, found in the journal Medicine:
- Efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness analysis of Cerebrolysin in acute ischemic stroke: A rapid health technology assessment
https://journals.lww.com/md-journal/fulltext/2024/03290/efficacy,_safety,_and_cost_effectiveness_analysis.40.aspx
Another article appeared in 2022 in Journal of Clinical Medicine by some European authors, mostly from Romania:
-Role and Impact of Cerebrolysin for Ischemic Stroke Care
https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/5/1273
The latter journal article seems to call for high-quality confirmatory trials with a large number of patients and clinical and cost-effectiveness studies.

I'm tagging @madirdee @elle11 @steveschem, who may have some input to share on cerebrolysin from their research for themselves or a loved one, or from discussions with others.

@pete555947 - I saw that you mentioned you'd previously had a stroke. Are you looking into cerebrolysin? If so, what improvements are you wanting to see?

Hi and thanks for your reply. I had an ischemic stroke in October 22. I am looking to improve my left arm usage and my walking ability although I'm walking with how to cane or Walker and I haven't fallen because I have pretty good balance but my walking pace is very slow and probably appears to others is unsteady. I also was diagnosed about a year ago with polymyalgia rheumatica and I'm taking 2 to 3 milligrams of Prednisone daily which I've tapered down from 10 milligrams originally. I am trying to build my strength in my legs and get my left arm to have more range and get my fingers on my left hand working better. I look forward to reading the articles in the links that you sent thank you very much. I am considering seeking out cerebrolysin.

Hi, @pete555947 - I wanted to check in with you and see how things are going after your October stroke? How is your walking?

I also wanted to see if you found and took cerebrolysin? If so, how did it go?

I have not tried cerebrolysin in. My walking is about the same as it has been and I still have pretty good balance and haven't fallen even after taking three cruises last year including one to Antarctica and going through the Drake passage.
I came across a doctor in Florida that offers a treatment for stroke named doctor Tobinick. Google his name and watch some all the videos that are available including the 1 from 60 minutes Australia. I'm scheduled to have this shot in March and hope for improvement. From what I understand the only downside is that it doesn't do anything to improve my condition which only happens to about 20% of his patients and he's treated thousands. If ones impairment is caused by permanent brain damage it won't help but if it is caused by inflammation and some brain cells have gone into hibernation it wakes them up. Some of the results that he has obtained for his patients have been nothing short of miraculous.