F‑Phenibut
Fluorinated Phenibut, more potent, more lipophilic GABA-B agonist variant.
Pharmacology
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Phenibut vs F-PhenibutWHAT IS F-PHENIBUT?
Detailed overview
Fluorophenibut is an unofficial analog produced by para-fluoro substitution on the phenyl ring of Phenibut. Increased lipophilicity yields faster blood-brain-barrier penetration and roughly 3-5× higher in vivo potency (correspondingly ~50-100 mg active dose instead of 200-400 mg), but proportionally higher tolerance and dependence risk. No clinical trials exist, only a safety profile extrapolated from Phenibut`s pharmacology. ⚠️ The withdrawal syndrome can be more severe than Phenibut withdrawal → ER-level treatment cases documented. Schedule II controlled in Alabama and Michigan (USA); banned in the UK under the Psychoactive Substances Act. Legal grey zone in other EU member states, sold as a "research chemical".
Mechanism
GABA-B agonist (Phenibut-like)
Half-life
No validated human data
Legal status
Not approved anywhere
Receptor profile
- GABA-B receptorStrong
- Alpha-2-delta calcium channelsModerate
- GABA-A receptorWeak
Safety
Side effects, stop signs, contraindications
Side effects · 6
- Sedation, drowsiness, impaired motor coordination
- Rapidly developing tolerance, even after a few days of daily use
- Physical dependence and severe withdrawal (anxiety, insomnia, tremor), potentially worse than phenibut
- Rebound anxiety and irritability as the effect wears off
- Hangover-like fatigue and cognitive dullness (brain fog)
- Nausea, dizziness; at overdose respiratory depression and altered consciousness
Contraindications · 6
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Combined with alcohol or other CNS depressants (benzodiazepines, opioids, gabapentinoids): life-threatening sedation and respiratory depression
- History of substance use disorder or addiction (high dependence potential)
- Abrupt discontinuation after prolonged use is contraindicated: gradual taper needed to avoid severe withdrawal
- Driving and operating machinery should be avoided during the effect due to sedation
- No validated human safety data, not an approved drug: long-term effects unknown, avoid without clinical supervision
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Same therapeutic category
FAQ
FAQ
F-Phenibut is a chemically modified, fluorinated version of the well-known calming/anti-anxiety compound Phenibut, designed to work stronger and faster than the original. According to the description it crosses into the brain more easily and is noticeably more potent than Phenibut. No specific documented benefits or human trial results are given in the source, so this is essentially an experimental, poorly researched derivative.
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