College
School of Osteopathic Medicine
Keywords
phenibut, phenibut withdrawal, nootropic withdrawal
Date of Presentation
5-6-2021 12:00 AM
Poster Abstract
Phenibut (ß -phenyl-y-aminobutyric acid) is a psychoactive GABA analogue marketed as a nutritional supplement and “nootropic” online. Phenibut consumption poses a high risk of potential abuse. Withdrawal from Phenibut mimics benzodiazepine and alcohol withdrawal. Without proper management, Phenibut withdrawal may be equally as dangerous as benzodiazepine and alcohol withdrawal. Baclofen can be prescribed for outpatient symptomatic relief of Phenibut withdrawal.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Substance Abuse and Addiction
An Analysis of Phenibut (ß -phenyl-y-aminobutyric acid) Withdrawal
Phenibut (ß -phenyl-y-aminobutyric acid) is a psychoactive GABA analogue marketed as a nutritional supplement and “nootropic” online. Phenibut consumption poses a high risk of potential abuse. Withdrawal from Phenibut mimics benzodiazepine and alcohol withdrawal. Without proper management, Phenibut withdrawal may be equally as dangerous as benzodiazepine and alcohol withdrawal. Baclofen can be prescribed for outpatient symptomatic relief of Phenibut withdrawal.
