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Also known as fenibut, phenybut, phgaba
Phenibut
Fenibut · Phenybut · PhGABA
Overview
A derivative of GABA with the addition of a phenyl ring which allows it to cross the blood brain barrier. The drug is typically used as an anxiety and insomnia medication. Tolerance and physical dependency builds quickly.
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Dose
The substance reportedly has a very fast increase in tolerance which seems to vary significantly person-to-person. Caution is recommended start slowly and increase dosages incrementally. There are suggestions to start with lower dosages (50-100mg's) and to wait two weeks before dosage increasement.
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Safety
CNS depressants such as alcohol, opioids, and benzodiazepines.
- Addiction potential
- moderately physically and psychologically addictive
- Full tolerance
- within a couple of days of continuous use
- Zero tolerance
- 7 - 14 days
- Cross-tolerance with
- GABA
EffectsPsychonautWikiEffectIndex
Visual
2Internal hallucination
An internal hallucination is the perception of a visual hallucination that exclusively occurs within an imagined environment that can typically only be viewed with closed eyes, similar to those found within dreams. They are most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of hallucinogenic compounds, such as psychedelics, dissociatives, and deliriants.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Pupil dilation
Pupil dilation can be described as the enlargement of the size of a person's pupils under normal lighting conditions. This is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of a wide variety of serotonergic compounds, such as psychedelics, dissociatives, deliriants, entactogens, various stimulants, and some antidepressants.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Emotional & social
2Physical euphoria
Physical euphoria can be described as feelings of pleasure and comfort within and across one's body. This euphoria typically feels somewhat comparable to the endorphin rushes felt during states of excitement or love, the coziness of a comfortable bed, and the rush of an orgasm. It is most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of a wide variety of compounds, such as opioids, stimulants, psychedelics, and GABAergics.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Respiratory depression
Respiratory depression can be described as a reduced urge to breathe that can be fatal depending on its intensity. It is most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of depressant compounds, particularly opioids, such as heroin and fentanyl, or GABAergics, such as alcohol and GHB. However, it is worth noting that otherwise safe dosages of these compounds can become fatal when combined with even small amounts of other classes of depressant.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Physical & bodily
19Appetite enhancement
Appetite enhancement (also known as "the munchies") can be described as the experience of a distinct increase in a person's sense of hunger and appetite. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of orexigenic compounds, such as cannabinoids, mirtazapine, and quetiapine.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Dehydration
Dehydration can be described as an uncomfortably dry mouth and feelings of general thirstiness that results due to a lack of water intake. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of a wide variety of compounds such as, stimulants, psychedelics, opioids, dissociatives, deliriants, cannabinoids, alcohol, and antipsychotics.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Diarrhea
Diarrhea or diarrhoea is the condition of having at least three loose or liquid bowel movements each day. It is most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of certain psychedelic compounds, such as ayahuasca, mescaline, and psilocybin mushrooms.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Difficulty urinating
Difficulty urinating (also known as urinary retention) can be described as the experience of a decreased ability to pass urine. It is most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of stimulant and opioid compounds, such as heroin, fentanyl, kratom, amphetamine, MDMA, and 4-FA.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Dizziness
Dizziness can be described as the perception of a spinning or swaying motion which typically causes a difficulty in standing or walking. It is most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of GABAergic depressant compounds, such as benzodiazepines, alcohol, and GHB.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Headache
A headache can be described as a pain anywhere in the region of the head or neck. It can be a symptom of a number of different conditions. They are most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of stimulating compounds, such as traditional stimulants, certain psychedelics, and certain dissociatives.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Increased blood pressure
Increased blood pressure can be described as a condition in which the pressure in the systemic arteries is elevated to abnormal levels. It is most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of deliriants and vasoconstricting compounds, such as traditional stimulants and stimulating psychedelics.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Increased libido
Increased libido can be described as a distinct increase in feelings of sexual desire, the anticipation of sexual activity, and the likelihood that a person will view the context of a given situation as sexual in nature. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of stimulant compounds, particularly dopaminergic stimulants such as methamphetamine and cocaine.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Increased perspiration
Increased perspiration, or hyperhidrosis, can be described as a condition characterized by increased sweat which is in excess of that required for the regulation of body temperature. It is most commonly induced under the influence of stimulants, psychedelics, and benzodiapine or alcohol withdrawals.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Motor control loss
Motor control loss can be described as feeling as if there has been a distinct decrease in a person's ability to control their physical body with precision, balance, coordination, and dexterity. Motor control loss is often accompanied by other coinciding effects such as sedation and disinhibition. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of GABAergic depressant compounds, such as, alcohol, benzodiazepines, GHB, and phenibut.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Muscle cramp
A muscle cramp can be described as an involuntary temporary contraction or over shortening of muscles which may cause severe aches and pains. They are most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of stimulating psychedelic compounds, such as LSD, 2C-E, DOC, and AMT. However, they can also occur under the influence of certain GABAergic depressants such as GHB and phenibut.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Muscle relaxation
Muscle relaxation can be described as the experience of muscles losing their rigidity or tenseness while becoming relaxed and comfortable. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of depressant compounds, such as various benzodiazepines, GABAergics, and opioids.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Nausea
Nausea can be described as a sensation of unease and discomfort in the upper stomach combined with an involuntary urge to vomit. It is most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of a wide variety of compounds, such as psychedelics, opioids, GABAergics, deliriants, dissociatives, and stimulants.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Orgasm suppression
Orgasm suppression (formally known as anorgasmia) can be described as a difficulty or complete inability to achieve orgasm despite adequate sexual stimulation. This effect commonly occurs on opioids and dissociatives which have been reported to decrease one's ability to feel sexual pleasure, which may be attributed to their tactile suppressing effects or through some other biological mechanism. It is also a well-known side effect of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Pain relief
Pain relief can be described as an effect which suppresses negative sensations such as aches and pains. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of a very wide variety of compounds, such as opioids, GABAergics, GABApentinoids, cannabinoids, dissociatives, muscle relaxants, and NSAID's.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Sedation
Sedation can be described as a decrease in a person's physical energy levels which are interpreted as discouraging when it comes to wakefulness, movement, performing tasks, talkativeness, and general exercise. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of depressant compounds, such as opioids, GABAergics, and antipsychotics.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Stimulation
Stimulation can be described as an increase in a person's physical energy levels. It is most commonly induced under the influence of stimulant compounds, such as amphetamine, MDMA, and cocaine.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Stomach cramp
A stomach cramp can be described as an intense feeling of sudden pain or discomfort which occurs within the stomach. They are most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of a wide variety of compounds, such as psychedelics, opioids, GABAergics, and deliriants.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Temperature regulation suppression
Temperature regulation suppression can be defined as an inability to maintain a normal temperature. It is most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of stimulating psychedelic compounds, such as LSD, 2C-B, and AMT.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Cognitive
15Analysis suppression
Analysis suppression is a distinct decrease in a person's overall ability to process information and logically or creatively analyze concepts, ideas, and scenarios. It is most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of antipsychotic compounds, and is associated with long term use of such drugs like quetiapine, haloperidol, and risperidone.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Anxiety
Anxiety is medically recognized as the experience of negative feelings of apprehension, worry, and general unease. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of hallucinogenic compounds, such as cannabinoids, psychedelics, dissociatives, and deliriants
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Anxiety suppression
Anxiety suppression (also known as anxiolysis or minimal sedation) is medically recognized as a partial to complete suppression of a person’s ability to feel anxiety, general unease, and negative feelings of both psychological and physiological tension. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of anxiolytic compounds which primarily include GABAergic depressants, such as benzodiazepines, alcohol, GHB, and gabapentinoids.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Cognitive euphoria
Cognitive euphoria (semantically the opposite of cognitive dysphoria) is medically recognized as a cognitive and emotional state in which a person experiences intense feelings of well-being, elation, happiness, excitement, and joy. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of opioids, entactogens, stimulants, and GABAergic depressants. However, it can also occur to a lesser extent under the influence of hallucinogenic compounds such as psychedelics, dissociatives, and cannabinoids.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Compulsive redosing
Compulsive redosing is the experience of a powerful and difficult to resist urge to continuously redose a psychoactive substance in an effort to increase or maintain the subjective effects which it induces. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of a wide variety of compounds, such as opioids, stimulants, GABAergics, and entactogens.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Depersonalization
Depersonalization is medically recognized as the experience of feeling detached from one's mental processes, body, or actions as if they are an outside observer. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of dissociative compounds, such as ketamine, PCP, and DXM.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Depression
Depression medically encompasses a large variety of different mood disorders whose common features are a sad, empty, or irritable mood co-occurring with bodily and cognitive changes that significantly disrupt an individual's ability to function. Within the context of psychoactive substance usage, depressivity is often accompanied by other coinciding effects such as anxiety, irritability and dysphoria.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Disinhibition
Disinhibition is medically recognized as an orientation towards immediate gratification, leading to impulsive behavior driven by current thoughts, feelings, and external stimuli, without regard for past learning or consideration of future consequences. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of GABAergic depressants, such as alcohol, benzodiazepines, phenibut, and GHB.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Dream potentiation
Dream potentiation is an effect that increases the subjective intensity, vividness, and frequency of sleeping dream states. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of oneirogenic compounds, a class of hallucinogen that is used to specifically potentiate dreams when taken before sleep.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Empathy, affection, and sociability enhancement
Empathy, affection, and sociability enhancement is the experience of a mind state that is dominated by intense feelings of compassion, talkativeness, and happiness. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of entactogenic compounds, such as MDMA, 4-FA, and 2C-B.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Focus enhancement
Focus enhancement is the experience of an increased ability to selectively concentrate on an aspect of the environment while ignoring other things. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of stimulant and nootropic compounds, such as amphetamine, methylphenidate, modafinil, and caffeine
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Increased music appreciation
Increased music appreciation is a general sense of an increased enjoyment of music. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of hallucinogenic compounds, such as psychedelics, dissociatives, and cannabinoids
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Motivation enhancement
Motivation enhancement is an increased desire to perform tasks and accomplish goals in a productive manner. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of stimulant and nootropic compounds, such as amphetamine, methylphenidate, nicotine, and modafinil.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Sleepiness
Sleepiness (also known as drowsiness) is medically recognized as a state of near-sleep, or a strong desire for sleep without feeling a decrease in one's physical energy levels. This state is independent of a circadian rhythm; so, unlike sedation, this effect does not necessarily decrease physical energy levels but instead decreases wakefulness. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of a wide variety of compounds such as cannabinoids, GABAergic depressants, opioids, antipsychotics, some antihistamines, and certain psychedelics.
Open full explainer on EffectIndex↗Thought deceleration
Thought deceleration is the process of thought being slowed down significantly in comparison to that of normal sobriety. It is most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of depressant compounds, such as GABAergics, antipsychotics, and opioids.
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Timing
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After effects6-24 hours
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Reported appearance: Orange.
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