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[[File:Gabapentinoidsstructure.png|250px|thumbnail|Diagram showing the structural similarities of [[GABA|gamma-aminobutyric acid]] (GABA), [[pregabalin]] and [[gabapentin]].]] | [[File:Gabapentinoidsstructure.png|250px|thumbnail|Diagram showing the structural similarities of [[GABA|gamma-aminobutyric acid]] (GABA), [[pregabalin]] and [[gabapentin]].]] | ||
'''Gabapentinoids''' are a chemical class of [[psychoactive substances]] derived from [[GABA|gamma-aminobutyric acid]] (GABA).{{citation needed}} Members of this class include [[gabapentin]], [[F-phenibut]], [[phenibut]] and [[pregabalin]]. | '''Gabapentinoids''' are a relatively small chemical class of [[psychoactive substances]] derived from [[GABA|gamma-aminobutyric acid]] (GABA).{{citation needed}} Members of this class include [[gabapentin]], [[F-phenibut]], [[phenibut]] and [[pregabalin]]. | ||
Gabapentinoids are commonly prescribed for epilepsy, neuropathic pain, and [[restless legs syndrome]]. [[Subjective effects]] include [[sedation]], [[muscle relaxation]], and [[anxiety suppression]]. | Gabapentinoids are commonly prescribed for epilepsy, neuropathic pain, and [[restless legs syndrome]]. [[Subjective effects]] include [[sedation]], [[muscle relaxation]], and [[anxiety suppression]]. | ||
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*[[Pregabalin]] | *[[Pregabalin]] | ||
*[[Baclofen]] | |||
==See also== | ==See also== |