Harm Reduction A few phenibut questions

[aspiringchemist]

As always, sorry if this has been covered...

I've been thinking about phenibut lately and it's similarities to the other gabapentinoids e.g. gabapentin and pregabalin.

Frequently on the forums I see general advice not to use phenibut daily due to risk of dependency, subsequent dose increase and withdrawal.

Is there a reason that daily phenibut use at a reasonable dose is significantly different than taking prescribed gabapentin or pregabalin daily in terms of health risk and side effects?

Second question -
Gabapentin and pregabalin seem to be associated with weight gain. Does phenibut carry the same risk? Experiences?

Thanks everyone! I've been away from the forums for a while. It's good to be back

 

[chucky1432]

There is also a risk of dependence on Gabapentin. I heard it has horrible withdrawals and I heard Phenibut is pretty bad also.

 

[Jekyl Anhydride]

While I think you'll find some varying reactions for things like weight gain and some of the CNS effects, these threads sum things up nicely.

Phenibut-amp-Gabapentin-similar-modes-of-action

Complete-Phenibut-and-Gabapentin-assimilation

Phenibut WD