Phenibut
β-phenyl-γ-aminobutyric acid
Also known as Noofen · Citrocard
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Quick reference
Experience
Primary effects
- Notably anxiolytic and tranquilizing, prescribed for conditions like depression, PTSD, and alcoholism, with claims of less drowsiness than other remedies.
- Reported to enhance motivation, focus, and concentration, widely appreciated in the nootropic community.
Peak character
- Induces a clear-headed state alongside a strange artificial sense of well-being and a mood lift.
Aftereffects / comedown
- Users report mood lifting effects that can last for hours.
Reference dosage
Reference ranges from third-party harm-reduction databases. Individual response varies enormously — start lower than you think.
| light | 300mg+ |
| common | 600mg+ |
| strong | 1200mg+ |
Reagent testing
| Marquis | No reaction / very faint |
| Mandelin | No reaction / faint |
Adulterant detection: GABA analogue — poor colorimetric reactivity. Substitution with baclofen or gabapentin is possible; these are also not reliably detected by colorimetric tests.
No reliable colorimetric test. COA and trusted source are the main QA tools.
Source
Reference fields and narrative for Phenibut extracted from The Drug Users Bible by Dominic Milton Trott (MxZero Publishing, 2022).
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