Butalbital in general is underated. I popped one the other morning not expecting to feel too much, but it certainly did have an effect. I had forgotten what to expect. I took it with Xanax, but I take that everyday so the combo wasn't too risky. The effects of butalbital are different than those of benzos, and I would go so far as to say that butalbital is a better anxiolytic than most benzos, though I haven't tried many. Butalbital seems to produce a pronounced disinhibitory effect that all GABAergics can produce, but butalbital seemed to disinhibit me more than just benzos do. Also gave me a nice mood lift, when I take butalbital in the morning, and I am about I can really feel it. It is nice. In the evening I might feel a little more relaxed but the effects seem best enjoyed in the day, specifically the morning. I like butalbital, and it is always looked down on as a shitty barb, well it may be no secobarbital, but I sure enjoy it. Feels comparable to a little alcohol without the dysphoria, and with a more overall pleasant effect. Me loves me some Fiorinal.