So it's kind of like a SNDRI in a way also then too?
I'm not totally sure.
That one article where I quoted from sure sounds that way.
But at the same time, the pubmed link says it decreases neurotransmitter release. Sort of like how benzos do.
There are so many sites with conflicting information about gabapentin so it's hard to know for sure.
And then there's the evil company that makes them & probably lies about their research, yes. lol
Hell almost every article states that it's mechanism of action is "unknown" or "novel", but then they turn around and explain a mechanism of action & it seems different in every article. lol
I've been on gaba, subs & kpins for a long time now. At first the gabapentin felt great & gave me energy, but after daily use, this went away and became annoying daily sedation (along with clumsiness) and that was it. Extended breaks are needed to keep gabapentin a drug that works. IMO.
Some times it's very hit or miss too. For example I found taking gabapentin while acutely high on m-amp to turn the m-amp experience into a bad one.
But everyone is different.
Also, taking gabapentin with certain opioids (morphine & hydrocodone I believe) will actually decrease the amount of opioid in your blood.
Most drugs that do have gaba A or B agonism are also dangerous to cold turkey (baclofen, alcohol, benzos, etc..) but I have yet to hear of anyone dying from cold turkey gabapentin. Although there is a withdrawal syndrome from it. Almost feels like an opioid type withdrawal for me. Some times I don't get the withdrawal from it and some times I do.
In the end I think it's mostly known as just a voltage-gated calcium channel blocker.
Stay safe friend.