Phenibut (β-Phenyl-γ-aminobutyric Acid) Dependence and Management of Withdrawal: Emerging Nootropics of Abuse
Joint Authors
Mgbako, Ofole
Ahuja, Tania
Katzman, Caroline
Grossman, Allison
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-04-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This case report describes the development of withdrawal from phenibut, a gamma-aminobutyric acid-receptor type B agonist.
Although phenibut is not an FDA-approved medication, it is available through online retailers as a nootropic supplement.
There are reports of dependence in patients that misuse phenibut.
We report a case in which a patient experienced withdrawal symptoms from phenibut and was successfully treated with a baclofen taper.
This case report highlights the development of phenibut use disorder with coingestion of alcohol and potential management for phenibut withdrawal.
We believe clinicians must be aware of how phenibut dependence may present and how to manage the withdrawal syndrome.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ahuja, Tania& Mgbako, Ofole& Katzman, Caroline& Grossman, Allison. 2018. Phenibut (β-Phenyl-γ-aminobutyric Acid) Dependence and Management of Withdrawal: Emerging Nootropics of Abuse. Case Reports in Psychiatry،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149418
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ahuja, Tania…[et al.]. Phenibut (β-Phenyl-γ-aminobutyric Acid) Dependence and Management of Withdrawal: Emerging Nootropics of Abuse. Case Reports in Psychiatry No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149418
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ahuja, Tania& Mgbako, Ofole& Katzman, Caroline& Grossman, Allison. Phenibut (β-Phenyl-γ-aminobutyric Acid) Dependence and Management of Withdrawal: Emerging Nootropics of Abuse. Case Reports in Psychiatry. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149418
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1149418