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Is phenibut addictive

Updated: 5/1/2024
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11y ago

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The simple answer is -- yes. While it does work as claimed, you can develop a tolerance very quickly, which leads many to just increase quantity and frequency of dosing. If you do this for more than a couple of weeks, about 1 to 3 days after quitting, you'll notice significant physical discomfort, poor sleep patterns, and heightened anxiety. It can get quite miserable, depending on your individual physiology and how long you've been taking the stuff on a regular basis.

This pattern of addiction is made MUCH worse given that so many people take phenibut in water by the scoop -- dosing becomes extremely inaccurate, and it's so cheap that people keep repeating doses without taking it seriously. It's a drug -- an effective drug, yes, but just because it's cheap and legal OTC doesn't mean that it's NOT a serious drug.

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2w ago

Yes, phenibut has addictive potential due to its ability to affect the brain's GABA receptors. Prolonged and high-dose use can lead to physical and psychological dependence. It is important to use phenibut responsibly and under the guidance of a healthcare professional.

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