i think it has very minimal recreational effects if taken at a low dose, if i take more then 800mg, ifeel like a zombie, or when im talking i cant get the words out i want to say and get very uncomfortable, i find 600mg to be good for relaxation, but dont expect some mind blowing euphoria, same with lyrica, its the same as gabapentin but dose is twice as potent, so start with 150mg with lyrica, dont take 3 G of gabapentin u will regret it. IME