What is Phenibut?

Hey everyone. Today's post will an educational post about Phenibut. What is Phenibut you ask? Well, lets find out...
I used the following article as a reference https://americanaddictioncenters.org/phenibut

Phenibut was discovered in Russia...primarily as an anti-anxiety alternative used since the 1960's. Phenibut is a synthetic form of GABA, one of the brain's inhibitory neurotransmitters. This essentially means that it could be used to change the way your brain feels. It will give a person a sense of calming or relaxation. Some people who are uncomfortable in social situations, may find that taking Phenibut helps ease the tension or anxiety when being in front of others. It helps individuals from overthinking things too much.

Today, Phenibut is used as a mood enhancer, sleep aid, exercise recovery booster, and even a “smart drug” currently sold on online markets as a nootropic. The nootropic aspect is for people that are interested in focus and studying. Phenibut could increase attention and concentration when taken in lower doses. In higher doses it can be used in recreational situations to help calm nerves, and as an alcohol substitute. It usually takes one to two hours to feel the effects after ingestion. The half life inside of the body is a little over 5 hours, but it can impact you for the whole day.

There are also negatives to Phenibut. An individual can become dependent on it and if they take too much for a long period of time, there can be a withdrawal phase. Tolerance also increases, similar to alcohol. This means that you would have to intake larger servings in order to feel the desired effects. Withdrawal periods can last around two weeks, depending on the individual. The withdrawals are nowhere as intense as heroin or opioid withdrawals. It is more of an irritability, anxious, or depressed type of withdrawal. This is why it is better to use Phenibut for short periods of time rather than a daily habit.

Like anything else in life, moderation is key. It is best to take a few days break in between taking Phenibut. A serving size is usually between 750-1500 mg. You can take it a few times a day, but you should not exceed 2000 mg in a 24 hour period. It can be used an alternative to Xanax and other anti-anxiety medications. As stated earlier some people use it in the social setting as an alternative to alcohol.

Have you ever tried Phenibut. If so leave a comment and feel free to share what you have used it for and how if affected you. Well, that is all for now. I hope you learned something new. Thanks for reading and I will see you again soon. If you celebrate Easter, have a happy Easter, and enjoy your weekend. Take care.