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[[Subjective effects]] include mild to moderate [[anxiety suppression]], [[pain relief]], and [[muscle relaxation]]. Its analgesic and anxiolytic effects provide gabapentin with some recreational potential in a manner that can be compared to a mild [[benzodiazepine]]. However, these recreational effects are reported to diminish quickly with repeated usage and are typically reported by those who do not have a tolerance to this compound. | [[Subjective effects]] include mild to moderate [[anxiety suppression]], [[pain relief]], and [[muscle relaxation]]. Its analgesic and anxiolytic effects provide gabapentin with some recreational potential in a manner that can be compared to a mild [[benzodiazepine]]. However, these recreational effects are reported to diminish quickly with repeated usage and are typically reported by those who do not have a tolerance to this compound. | ||
Gabapentin is considered to have low abuse potential compared to most recreational depressants. However, chronic use can lead to physical dependence. Additionally, there is a risk of fatal overdose when it is combined with other [[depressants]] (a somewhat common practice considering its weak effects). It is highly advised to use [[harm reduction practices]] if using this substance. | Gabapentin is considered to have low abuse potential compared to most recreational depressants. However, chronic use can lead to physical dependence. Additionally, there is a increased risk of fatal overdose when it is combined with other [[depressants]] (a somewhat common practice considering its weak effects). It is highly advised to use [[harm reduction practices]] if using this substance. | ||
==Chemistry== | ==Chemistry== | ||
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabapentin Gabapentin (Wikipedia)] | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabapentin Gabapentin (Wikipedia)] | ||
*[https://www.erowid.org/pharms/gabapentin/ Gabapentin (Erowid Vault)] | *[https://www.erowid.org/pharms/gabapentin/ Gabapentin (Erowid Vault)] | ||
*[https://isomerdesign.com/PiHKAL/explore.php?id=8697 Gabapentin ( | *[https://isomerdesign.com/PiHKAL/explore.php?id=8697 Gabapentin (Isomer Design)] | ||
*[https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00996 Gabapentin (DrugBank)] | |||
*[https://www.drugs.com/gabapentin.html Gabapentin (Drugs.com)] | |||
*[https://drugs-forum.com/wiki/Gabapentin Gabapentin (Drugs-Forum)] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Psychoactive substance]] | [[Category:Psychoactive substance]] | ||
[[Category:Cycloalkylamine]] | |||
[[Category:Gamma-Amino acid]] | |||
[[Category:Depressant]] | [[Category:Depressant]] | ||
[[Category:Anxiolytics]] | [[Category:Anxiolytics]] | ||
[[Category:Gabapentinoid]] | [[Category:Gabapentinoid]] | ||
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