Reviews of Phenibut for panic attacks

Patients suffering from acute anxiety attacks are always prescribed medication of one kind or another. One of the most common medications prescribed to “alarmists” is Phenibut. This remedy is also popular among patients with neuroses and phobias. The medicine Phenibut for panic attacks is not recommended for use without a doctor’s prescription - it should be prescribed by a neurologist or psychotherapist (psychiatrist). The medicine is available from pharmacies only with a prescription.

Panic attacks, VSD. My difficult story of illness and salvation. Back to life.

Hello, fellow sufferer.

If you looked at this review, it means that not everything in your life is smooth. Or maybe like me - creepy and scary.

WHERE?!

I'll start from the beginning. I spent a long time analyzing where I got it from.

Yes, after giving birth the first “bells” began. In the evenings, around 11 p.m., there was suddenly a lack of oxygen. I take a breath, but it’s all in vain. There is no saturation, as if my lungs are not opening.

Then these phenomena became less frequent, I read a lot about VSD and learned to control them. I realized that it was in my head. I noticed that such attacks occur after a quarrel with relatives, when you don’t throw out negativity so as not to offend, don’t speak out, but keep everything to yourself.

And then I got sick. In the fall of 2020. I prescribed an antibiotic for myself. And then it began. One of the side effects was that I simply ruined my life.

Then it got worse. Panic attacks began to occur in the evenings. Terrible thoughts haunted me, I lost sleep, and I began to lose weight.

Panic attack or panic disorder (episodic paroxysmal anxiety) is a mental disorder. It is an inexplicable, painful for the patient, attack of severe anxiety, accompanied by fear, in combination with various vegetative (somatic) symptoms. A characteristic feature of the disorder is recurrent attacks of severe anxiety (panic), which are not limited to any particular situation or set of circumstances and, therefore, are unpredictable[1].

Corvalol, validol and noshpa are my constant companions. Fear, panic, tachycardia - 140 beats (with my 60 in normal condition), blood pressure jumps, ambulance. and again the ambulance. I had a clear reflex: when evening and darkness came, I began to panic wildly. I wanted to run. I don’t know where. My head was squeezing, my eyes were dark, my mouth was dry. My heart is ready to jump out of my chest. Chills. It's so shaking, it doesn't hit tooth. Your hands and feet become cold, you begin to shiver, and your stomach begins to feel weak.

Cold. FEAR. HORROR. The fear of death increases. And everything goes in circles. This cannot be explained in words. If anyone has experienced this. I sympathize and understand. This is hell. You think you're going to die. Or you'll go crazy.

Valerian does not help with this at all!! (Although it used to save me from anxiety), novopassitis only makes it worse! (It made me choke). Glycine - you need to drink it for too long to have an effect.

First I ran to check my heart. The diagnostics didn't show anything particularly bad. The doctor prescribed Magnerot and Mildronate (which caused a severe attack of tachycardia) and sent me home. And the attacks continued.

I swallowed handfuls of pills, checked my kidneys, heart, and thyroid gland. And I felt so bad that it’s impossible to convey. Every day, even in the morning, I got up with a feeling of severe anxiety, with shaking hands.

A trip to a neurologist ended with the prescription of phenibut, melaxen (sleeping pills) and glycine. I refused to take Melaxen after two times, having read that it causes tachycardia. I panicked just because I took the pill and was expecting a new attack.

I began to fall asleep better, and my insomnia went away. I became calmer. The thoughts that kept me awake at night receded, or I began to react to them differently, I don’t know. But it became easier.

The doctor prescribed 2 tablets a day. You can drink it for up to two months. But after reading about withdrawal symptoms, I quickly quit after drinking one pack.

And then it hit me with renewed vigor. The crisis came the day after the cancellation. My blood pressure jumped, I was shaking, my heart was racing and I was terrified to the point of fainting.

Not believing that this was a response to withdrawal, I was afraid to take any medications. Another trip to the doctor. Which prescribed either Phenibut again or another medicine. I decided to take Phenibut again.

And again normal life. Even if I start to worry, it does not develop into tachycardia, insomnia or a panic attack. The anxious state gradually goes away if you simply distract your thoughts in another direction. This will not work without phenibut. Obsessive thoughts and fears attack and eat your entire soul from the inside.

Yes, by the way, one event happened in my life that haunts me. But I hope to get used to it and move on with my life.

Phenibut is a nootropic with tranquilizing effects.

Yes, I noticed that I began to think better at work. There was some kind of enlightenment in my head.

The tablets from this particular manufacturer are not large in size and are easy to swallow. They have a bitter-sour taste.

But there are much more tablets from another manufacturer, in a white and purple pack. I can barely swallow them. And then I feel an unpleasant feeling in my stomach. Although I take it as expected, after meals. And you still have to eat.

I’ve been taking the drug for two weeks now, I plan to take it for at least a month, and then we’ll see how I feel. To avoid withdrawal syndrome, it is necessary to gradually reduce the dose. So that the body gets used to it.

It is captivating that this drug is prescribed even to children, which means it is not very harmful).

The bottom line is this.

1. The drug really helps eliminate anxiety and calms you down. Helps you look at the situation from a more detached perspective. Don't panic right away. Think logically.

2. Improves sleep and falling asleep. Helps you start dreaming. Bright and colorful. Eliminates insomnia.

3. No side effects were found. There is no drowsiness or lethargy.

4. Helps improve your thinking skills. You will think better and faster. It has a good effect on memory and memorization.

The cost of Russian-made packaging starts from 200 rubles in different pharmacies. But imported manufacturers charge 700 rubles. I take a Russian drug. Works well.

I also started taking Vitrum. And, surprisingly, I began to feel better. Apparently the nervous system was completely exhausted and in addition to tranquilizers, you also need to take vitamins.

Pharmacotherapeutic group:

ATX code [N05BX].

PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

Phenibut is a phenyl derivative of GABA and phenylethylamine. It has an anxiolytic effect, reducing tension, anxiety, fear and improving sleep; prolongs and enhances the effect of sleeping pills, narcotic and neuroleptic drugs.

Indications for use. Asthenic and anxious-neurotic states, restlessness, anxiety, fear; in children with stuttering and tics; in old age - with insomnia; for the prevention of anxiety states that arise before surgical interventions and painful diagnostic tests. As part of complex therapy for alcoholism to relieve psychopathological and somatovegetative disorders during withdrawal syndrome. In combination with detoxification agents, the drug can be used to treat predilections in alcoholism. Meniere's disease, dizziness associated with dysfunctions of the vestibular analyzer of various origins; for the prevention of motion sickness during kinetosis.

Contraindications. Individual intolerance, pregnancy (1st trimester), breastfeeding, children under 2 years of age. With caution in case of erosive and ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract, liver failure.

Method of administration and dose. Orally after meals in 2-3 week courses. Adults: 250-500 mg 3 times a day. If necessary, the daily dose is subsequently increased to 2500 mg. Children from 2 to 8 years old - 50-100 mg; from 8 to 14 years - 250 mg 3 times a day. The single maximum dose in adults is 750 mg, in persons over 60 years old - 500 mg, in children under 8 years old - 150 mg, from 8 to 14 years old - 250 mg. To relieve alcohol withdrawal syndrome, 250-500 mg 3 times a day during the day and 750 mg at night are prescribed in the first days of treatment, with a gradual reduction in the daily dose to the usual dose for adults. For the treatment of dizziness due to dysfunction of the vestibular apparatus and Meniere's disease, 250 mg is prescribed 3 times a day for 14 days. To prevent motion sickness, take a dose of 250-500 mg once 1 hour before the expected start of motion sickness or when the first mild symptoms of seasickness appear. The anti-motion sickness effect of Phenibut tablets increases with increasing dosage of the drug. When severe manifestations of seasickness occur (vomiting, etc.), taking Phenibut tablets orally is ineffective even in doses of 750-1000 mg.

Side effect. Drowsiness, nausea. Increased irritability, agitation, anxiety, dizziness, headache (at first doses), allergic reactions (skin rash, itching).

Overdose. Increased side effect symptoms: severe drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, fatty liver (taking more than 7 g), eosinophilia, decreased blood pressure, impaired renal function. First aid is gastric lavage, taking activated charcoal and carrying out symptomatic therapy.

Interaction with other drugs. For the purpose of mutual potentiation, the drug Phenibut can be combined with other psychotropic drugs, reducing the dose of the drug Phenibut and the drugs combined with it. Extends and enhances the effect of sleeping pills, narcotic, neuroleptic and anticonvulsant drugs, alcohol. There is evidence of an increase in the effect of antiparkinsonian drugs under the influence of the drug Phenibut.

Special instructions. With long-term use, it is necessary to monitor liver function indicators and peripheral blood patterns. It is necessary to refrain from potentially hazardous activities that require increased attention.

Release form. Tablets 250 mg. 10 tablets per blister pack. Blister packs of 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 together with instructions for use are placed in a cardboard pack.

Best before date. 3 years. Do not use after the expiration date stated on the packaging.

Storage conditions. List B. In a dry place, protected from light and out of reach of children, at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C.

Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies. On prescription.

Thank you all for your attention to the review. I would be glad to receive comments from doctors. And those who simply understand us - nervous ones)).

Phenibut is a nootropic drug with psychostimulant and tranquilizing effects. Phenibut for VSD is prescribed to stimulate mental activity, combat insomnia and panic attacks, as well as to eliminate brain hypoxia.

Depressant

BACKGROUND
What I did not expect was the prescription of a nootropic and a tranquilizer in one when I went to a neurologist with complaints of an increasing headache.

I have suffered from headaches (2-4 times a month) since childhood. Since my youth, for the same reason, I have worked closely with neurologists. Despite the impressive folder with research, it is difficult to say for sure what causes this pain. Migraine is diagnosed according to a proven scheme: all other causes that provoke headaches are excluded and - voila - you have a migraine.

2-4 times a month is not so scary if you know how to relieve pain and how to reduce the frequency of attacks.

But after giving birth, the situation changed dramatically for the worse.

After some time, I suddenly discovered that I was swallowing triptans (anti-migraine drugs) like vitamins, and the number of migraine attacks reached 10-15 per month. And this has been going on for six months.

And if earlier 25 mg (half a tablet) was enough for me, now I already drank 50 mg, but this dose did not always help, and after two hours I added the same amount ((

Having realized all this, I was wildly scared for my liver, blood vessels, and in general for the rest of my life, tied to taking pills. Against the backdrop of these fears, another meeting took place with my neurologist.

Aesculapius immediately stunned me with two medical terms. In his opinion, I suffered from depression and abusive pain.

I strongly disagreed with the first statement. Is it possible to suffer from depression and not know it? Of course, I am far from a positive person, I don’t look for tulips in the mud and the reflection of stars in puddles, but I also don’t give my loved ones a reason to hide sharp objects and strong ropes from me. But is it possible to argue with a doctor? Depression and that's it.

Until now, I didn’t know anything about abusive pain. I won’t sprinkle heavy quotes that no one reads anyway.

Simply put, such pain occurs when patients take painkillers , triptans and NSAIDs .

That is, the means that should make your life easier can make your life more difficult if you resort to them more than 10 times a month.

This diagnosis pleased and pleased me, because I was afraid to hear something like: “ You have one Monday left to live .”

The problem is that it is difficult to distinguish headache pain from a migraine attack. And what's the point? Whatever you call the pain, it will not decrease, and if you don’t stop it in time, then before you know it, you’ll be lying on the bed like a limp rag and envying countries with legalized euthanasia.

It turns out to be a vicious circle: frequent headaches are caused by triptans, which cope well with headaches.

The neurologist strongly recommended minimizing the use of painkillers, and for this it is necessary (among other things) to remove anxiety, relax and reduce the symptoms of VSD and psychosomatic manifestations. PHENIBUT started up in my house .

Phenibut is a drug from the group of nootropics with moderate tranquilizer (anxiolytic) effects.

As a nootropic, Phenibut improves brain functioning, increases mental performance, memory and attention, and also normalizes blood circulation in the central nervous system.

The effects of the tranquilizer Phenibut determine its ability to relieve anxiety, fear, restlessness and asthenia, as well as normalize sleep.

In fact, phenibut (like picamilon) is gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) , which is relatively safe and can be used even during pregnancy (and it is often prescribed to infants, although the instructions limit it to 8 years). The difference from picamilon is that:

in picamilon, the GABA molecule is attached to Niacin or Nicotinic acid, and in phenibut, GABA is linked to a stimulating phenyl group.

I am least of all a chemist, and all these molecules mean nothing to me, but the difference between these drugs is significant. More on this below.

Phenibut is another brilliant development of Soviet scientists.

The drug Phenibut was included in the mandatory first aid kit of astronauts.

Its use in astronautics is due to its wonderful properties. Phenibut can relieve anxiety and relax, but does not affect performance in any way.

There are countless manufacturers of the drug, as well as a wide range of prices. You can buy it for 50 rubles, or for 500. There is information on the Internet that not all phenibut is equally useful. I took both cheap and expensive ones, but didn’t see any difference.

There was no thread with my manufacturer, but the joint venture allowed me not to start a new one, but to write a review in the general thread.

So, APPLICATION EXPERIENCE :

The doctor prescribed me to take the drug 3 times a day, 500 mg after meals. This is very important, because the acid in the composition can corrode the walls of the stomach.

The result is noticeable from the first tablet.

PROS:

● Phenibut significantly helps relieve stress.

TOUCHABLE ! If before taking the drug you stewed in negative emotions and behaved like a violent madman, now you suddenly find an idiotic smile on your face and begin to look at the world with the meekness of Christian righteous people. At the same time, no inhibition is observed, quite the contrary. A thirst for activity appears, a desire for active action, movement.

● Phenibut brings a feeling of euphoria and lightness to life. Anxieties, corroding thoughts about the frailty of all things and other torments disappear somewhere. I suddenly thought that if Phenibut had been known earlier, humanity would have lost a whole layer of gloomy philosophical literature, but would have received a dozen peace-loving Gandhis and hundreds of Buddhas.

● In my case, the number of headaches has decreased. If before I had to take pills every 2 days, now I could live a whole WEEK (and even 10 days) as a healthy person.

● There is no feeling of sleepiness during the daytime.

● Miracle tablets gently and delicately normalize sleep, unlike, for example, Donormil, which rushes into the arms of Morpheus with the speed of a stray bullet, catching you by surprise and in the morning you find yourself in a crooked position in a computer chair with saliva bubbling on your chin. Phenibut gently guides you to bed and unobtrusively lulls you to sleep, putting barriers to bad thoughts.

● In the morning there is no feeling of a severe hangover: your head is clear, your thoughts are bright, you look fresh and rested.

I’ll say a few words about the MINUSES , although they are not particularly significant:

● Large, uncoated tablets.

I have no problems swallowing medications. An impressive amount of experience taking medications allows me to effortlessly swallow pills the size of a large nut, but then something went wrong.

Due to its rough surface (there is no shell) and large size, phenibut requires a large amount of water.

A couple of times it seemed to me that “ this tiny sip is enough to wash down the pill ,” and after a couple of seconds I, with my eyes bulging, rushed to the kitchen for water, and at that time the phenibut nestled comfortably in the middle of the larynx and burned it with its acid.

● Diuretic effect.

Perhaps this is an individual side effect, because there is not a word in the instructions about this, but during phenibut therapy I had to jog to the toilet a couple of times a night. Every night.

In general, there is a certain irony in this. A psychotropic drug with a diuretic effect!

I feel some kind of premeditation here, the evil intent of Soviet scientists aimed at bourgeois capitalists. A reflective Soviet person (especially an astronaut) will not be frightened by extra-hour night urges, and a well-fed burgher sleeping soundly will be forever disgraced and ridiculed if he decides to touch our secret developments.

IMPORTANT:

Treatment with Phenibut should be stopped gradually, gradually reducing the dosage. Otherwise, irritability will return threefold.

The course is 2-3 weeks, then the same break and you can resume taking it.

RESULT

Phenibut is a brother of Picamilon , but with a slight tranquilizing effect. It seems to me that it will not cope with severe conditions, but it helped me perfectly without causing any side effects (night runs don’t count).

It turns out that it can be taken once before important events, if, for example, stressful situations are planned there. It’s a pity I didn’t know about this before, when I was shaking before every exam, and then faltered in front of the teachers.

Let me remind you that medications are prescribed by a doctor and only a doctor. BUT! There are a lot of horror stories on the Internet about phenibut. There is a drug addiction, a heavy withdrawal and almost hallucinations.

I took a fairly high dosage and didn’t experience a single lousy glitch.

All these are some kind of fairy tales of impressionable people who panic at the words “ nootropic ” and “ psychotropic ”.

Health to everyone!

Below are instructions for those interested.

The effectiveness of phenibut in VSD

Vegetative-vascular dystonia (VSD) is a complex of symptoms and clinical manifestations that bother a person due to impaired functionality of the autonomic and vascular systems. Most often, such disorders are caused by cervical or thoracic osteochondrosis. Dystonia in combination with cervical osteochondrosis can be accompanied by impaired vision and memory, impaired coordination of movements, decreased performance and constant drowsiness, as well as sudden attacks of panic attacks.

Phenibut for VSD and cervical osteochondrosis:

• reduces the feeling of heaviness and pain in the head;
• reduces the feeling of drowsiness during the day and improves the quality of sleep at night;
• improves mental performance and memory;
• eliminates irritability and anxiety;
• has an antispasmodic effect, which also normalizes blood circulation in the central nervous system;
• has a mild anticonvulsant effect;
• Helps eliminate panic attacks.

The course of treatment is 4-6 weeks. The dosage of the drug should be selected by the attending physician.

Treatment with the drug begins immediately with the recommended dose; there is no need to gradually increase the dosage. Phenibut is not addictive.

There is no drug withdrawal syndrome, however, in the first days of withdrawal, some side effects may be observed, this is due to the peculiarities of the drug’s action. The active substance supplies nutritional enzymes to the brain; when the drug is discontinued, the body does not have time to adapt to producing its own enzymes. To normalize all processes and eliminate side effects, it is recommended to gradually reduce the dosage until complete withdrawal.

Could there be a withdrawal syndrome?

Many who feel better from medications are afraid to stop taking Phenibut for panic attacks and VSD. Could there be withdrawal syndrome and worsening of the condition?

The medication is considered a mild tranquilizer and should not cause withdrawal symptoms.

In some cases, the following symptoms may occur after stopping use:

• drowsiness,
• headache;
• decreased performance;
• lethargy, weakness;
• physical ailments;
• decreased mood;
• reluctance to do any business;
• increased emotionality, sudden mood swings;
• constant anxiety;
• decreased blood pressure;
• increase in body temperature.

In very rare cases, more severe symptoms such as depression, seizures, suicidal thoughts, and hallucinations are possible. In such situations, immediate assistance from a specialist is required. Such cases are few. Most often, withdrawal syndrome is psychological in nature - a person thinks that if he does not take the medicine, he will get worse, which again leads to increased anxiety and panic attacks. Therefore, psychotherapy for VSD and PA is more effective than drug treatment. Medicines can only play a supporting role.

To eliminate the possibility of withdrawal syndrome, the doctor prescribes a gradual reduction in the dosage of Phenibut.

Precautionary measures

1. During pregnancy and during breastfeeding.
2. In case of individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
3. For oncological diseases of the brain.
4. If liver and kidney dysfunctions are established.
5. Use with caution for gastrointestinal diseases.

This drug can be used for children from 8 years of age. It is prescribed in cases of urinary incontinence, stuttering, neuroses and nervous tics. The daily dose for children under 12 years of age is from 20 to 100 mg per day. For children over 12 years old, from 100 to 150 mg. The use of Phenibut in childhood should only take place after consultation with the attending physician and after a complete examination of the body.

In some cases, Phenibut is used in the complex treatment of alcohol dependence. This therapy should be started 36 hours after the last drink. During treatment, alcohol is prohibited, as it can cause drowsiness, irritability, lethargy, and impaired concentration and memory.

• nausea and vomiting;
• severe headaches;
• irritability;
• drowsiness and weakness;
• indigestion;
• apathy.

If any of the symptoms are present, you should consult your doctor. If the dosage is exceeded, you should drink activated carbon and urgently rinse your stomach.

Phenibut should not be combined with the following groups of drugs:

1. Narcotic.
2. Sleeping pills.
3. Antiepileptic.
4. Painkillers.

Phenibut: instructions, composition, indications, action, reviews and prices

Phenibut is actively used in neurological and psychiatric practice. This is a domestic medicine that normalizes a person’s psycho-emotional state.

The drug is prescribed to people suffering from neuroses. This is a sedative drug with a moderate effect on the patient's brain.

The advantage of Phenibut over other anxiolytics is the low risk of side effects and dependence.

Chronic stress reduces a person's quality of life. It is possible to develop neurological and mental diseases, manifested by constant anxiety, insomnia, weakness and fatigue. Phenibut quickly eliminates unpleasant symptoms and restores healthy sleep.

Composition and release form of Phenibut

The active component of the drug is aminophenylbutyric acid hydrochloride. According to its chemical structure, this substance is a derivative of gamma-aminobutyric acid. The active substance also has a structure similar to baclofen, however, the absence of a chlorine atom changes the pharmacological properties of the drug.

Phenibut tablets

The medicine is produced only in powder and tablet forms. The technologies for manufacturing different forms of the drug are practically no different. It is necessary to pay attention to the dosage of the active ingredient.

Additional components included in the tablet include cellulose, calcium stearate, silicon dioxide, carboxymethyl starch and povidone. These substances stabilize the dosage form and promote the absorption of the tablet in the desired part of the gastrointestinal tract.

Action of Phenibut

In the classification of drugs, Phenibut is classified as a nootropic and anxiolytic drug. This means that the active component of the drug calms the psyche and has a beneficial effect on the condition of the brain.

These properties are due to the effect of aminophenylbutyric acid hydrochloride on specific receptors of nerve cells. After taking the drug, the transmission of signals between brain cells is facilitated.

As a rule, the sedative effect develops within 60-80 minutes after taking the tablets and persists for several hours.

Additional medicinal properties:

• Soporific effect. The medicine relieves stress and eliminates insomnia.
• Improved mood. This property of the drug is due to the specific effect of the active substance on neurons and receptors of the brain.
• Improvement of cognitive processes. The nootropic effect has a beneficial effect on the patient’s memory, concentration and intelligence.
• Antiplatelet and antioxidant properties. Taking the medicine helps improve the functioning of blood vessels in the brain.
• Normalization of blood circulation in tissues and neutralization of toxins. It is noted that the medication weakens the toxic effect of ethyl alcohol on cells.

The drug improves blood supply to the brain

The nootropic effect is worth mentioning separately. Aminophenylbutyric acid hydrochloride improves metabolism in cells, restores blood circulation in the brain and protects the nervous system from the influence of negative factors.

All these properties stimulate the adaptation of the patient’s psyche to stressful influences. A course of taking the drug helps restore cognitive abilities after a long course of mental or neurological illness.

General effect on the body

The active components of the medicine affect not only the human psyche and nervous system. After absorption of the drug in the gastrointestinal tract, aminophenylbutyric acid hydrochloride, along with the blood, enters all cells and tissues. Physical effects include relaxation of smooth muscles, elimination of movement disorders and activation of the body's defenses.

The medication is often prescribed for psychosomatic ailments, when a person’s psychological state affects the course of somatic (physical) pathologies.

Adverse reactions

Any medicine can cause positive (medicinal) and negative effects. Adverse reactions while taking the drug are rare, but the patient needs to know in advance about the possible consequences of treatment.

Side effects:

• Headache.
• Severe drowsiness.
• Slowing of psychomotor reactions.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Abdominal pain.
• Increased anxiety.

The occurrence of unpleasant symptoms during treatment is grounds for contacting a doctor. The specialist may adjust the dosage or prescribe additional medications.

Indications for taking Phenibut

The medicine can be prescribed to the patient by a neurologist, psychiatrist, psychotherapist or general practitioner. The medication is used for the symptomatic treatment of psycho-emotional disorders of mild to moderate severity. More severe diseases, including neurological disorders, usually require the use of Phenibut along with other medications.

Main indications

• Psycho-emotional disorders, manifested by constant anxiety and decreased mood. These are neurosis, depression, anxious personality disorder and other diseases. In this case, the medication is prescribed as the main drug or together with other psychotropic drugs.
• Asthenic disorder is a pathology in which the patient complains of constant weakness, fatigue and decreased mood.
• Sleep disturbances. Prescribed to patients suffering from chronic or episodic insomnia. The active substance relieves the brain of unnecessary irritants and improves the quality of night's rest.
• Uncontrolled urination, stuttering and other psychosomatic disorders in children. The medicinal effect of the drug is due to improved adaptation of the child’s nervous system to stress factors.
• Nausea, dizziness and other symptoms of motion sickness. The product helps the vestibular system adapt to increased loads.
• Preparation for the operation. Used as a mild sedative.
• Obsessive-compulsive syndrome. This mental disorder is characterized by anxiety and obsessive thoughts.
• Panic personality disorder. The drug is used as part of complex therapy for the disease.
• Withdrawal state due to alcohol dependence. The medication alleviates the physical and mental condition of the patient.

Important! Only a doctor can correctly prescribe a drug after studying the patient’s medical history and making a diagnosis. Self-medication is unacceptable.

Neurological disorders for which the drug is used include Parkinson's disease, Meniere's syndrome and the consequences of encephalopathy.

Contraindications

Among other anxiolytics, Phenibut is well tolerated, but for some people the medication is contraindicated. The main limitation to taking the drug is renal failure. Drugs are excreted along with the kidneys, so serious pathologies of these organs can complicate treatment.

The drug is not sold without a prescription

Important! Before taking the drug, it is necessary to exclude the presence of allergies. The patient may be intolerant to any component of the product, including excipients.

The medication is not prescribed during pregnancy and lactation due to the possible negative effect of the active ingredient on the child. A relative contraindication is peptic ulcer of the gastrointestinal tract. The components of the drug can damage the mucous membrane of organs.

Instructions for use

The medicine is intended for one-time or course use. A single dose of Phenibut is usually indicated for motion sickness, sleep disturbances and preparation for medical procedures.

Complex drug therapy for neurological and mental disorders involves taking the drug daily for several weeks.

The total duration of use of the drug should not be more than two months, since dependence may develop.

The medicinal effect of Phenibut may gradually weaken. The severity of the sedative effect depends on the dose, but in no case should you exceed the dosage prescribed by your doctor.

Large studies have not been conducted on the risk of addiction, but a small percentage of patients experience withdrawal symptoms.

As a rule, such a complication occurs when systematically taking increased (non-therapeutic) doses of the drug. Neurologists recommend gradually ending the course of therapy.

Approximately 4-5 days before the end of the course of treatment, the patient should reduce the daily dosage by 50%.

Reception mode

Only your doctor can prescribe the correct daily dosage. It is necessary to focus on the patient’s medical history and condition. It is recommended to use the minimum effective dose of the drug to reduce the risk of side effects. If one tablet does not eliminate the symptoms of the disorder, you can increase the dosage under the supervision of a specialist.

Standard reception modes:

• Adult patients: 250 mg of the drug 2-3 times a day, increasing to 750 mg if necessary. You should not take more than 750 mg of the drug at a time.
• Children aged 2 to 10 years: 20-80 mg of medication three times a day.
• Children aged 10 to 14 years: 125-250 mg three times a day.

Phenibut is a prescription medication. To purchase the product at a pharmacy, you must first visit a doctor and obtain a certificate in the required form.

If you need a one-time dose of medication to prevent motion sickness, you need to take the pill an hour before the start of exposure to the stress factor. It is recommended to take the tablets after meals and drink plenty of water.

Important Tips

• The medication enhances the effect of tranquilizers, anxiolytics, anti-anxiety and hypnotics. Dose adjustment may be required.
• The product is incompatible with ethanol. During the course of treatment, you should completely stop drinking alcoholic beverages.
• During a long course of therapy, it is recommended to periodically take blood tests. The doctor needs to monitor the condition of the kidneys and liver.
• In the presence of inflammatory processes in the gastrointestinal tract, the medicine must be taken together with enveloping drugs after meals.

Compliance with treatment rules helps prevent complications.

Phenibut analogs

The medicine is produced by different companies. Analogs of the drug, having aminophenylbutyric acid hydrochloride as the main component, have identical medicinal effects. These are Bifren, Anvifen and Noobut.

A direct analogue of Phenibut may have a different concentration of the active ingredient in one tablet. It is important to study the dosage before starting use.

There are also indirect analogues containing another drug as an active ingredient. These are anxiolytic, nootropic and hypnotics. You can replace Phenibut with another drug with similar properties only after medical consultation.

Indirect analogues:

• Adaptol is a sedative and hypnotic.
• Afobazole is an anti-anxiety and sedative.
• Phenazepam is a more powerful benzodiazepine anxiolytic.

Adaptol is an analogue of Phenibut

Drug analogues have their own contraindications and side effects.

Reviews and prices

Most doctors speak positively about the medicine. The anxiolytic activity of the drug is rarely questioned.

Psychiatrists note the rapid disappearance of anxiety and insomnia in patients taking this drug.

Neurologists often prescribe this drug as part of complex therapy for brain diseases, since Phenibut helps eliminate psycho-emotional complications.

The average price of 20 tablets of the drug, 250 mg each, is 150 rubles. The average price of 50 tablets with a similar dose is 280 rubles.

Patients note the rapid formation of a calming effect. Complaints about adverse reactions are rare. The only problem may be a decrease in the effectiveness of treatment at the end of the course of treatment.

Thus, Phenibut is a nootropic drug with moderate sedative and hypnotic properties. This drug is prescribed for mild mental disorders and serious neurological diseases. To purchase medicine at a pharmacy, you must have a prescription.

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Reviews about the drug

Patients who have taken this drug leave positive reviews about the drug:

1. Coped well with depression, eliminated feelings of anxiety and fear.
2. The child's headaches disappeared and his sleep returned to normal.
3. Helped me get rid of panic attacks.
4. Relieved the feeling of heaviness in the head and migraines.
5. Eliminated depression and improved mood.

Some patients reported minor side effects:

1. Heartburn and discomfort in the stomach.
2. Drowsiness.

In the treatment of vegetative-vascular dystonia, Phenibut acts comprehensively and copes with all its symptoms. For the best effect, you should follow all doctor's recommendations.

After the patient begins to take Phenibut for VSD, he rarely experiences attacks, clarity of consciousness occurs and blood circulation improves. The medication is used after being prescribed by a neurologist or psychiatrist.

Why does my head hurt?

The nature of headaches has been studied by specialists for a very long time.

It is now customary to distinguish several types of pain:

• pain of tension, when the cause may be overwork, overload. It is characterized by a feeling of heaviness throughout the head and uniform distribution;
• pain, due to problems with the cervical spine, is localized in the back of the head, creating a feeling as if something is pressing on the head from below;
• migraine, when the pain is focused in one part of the head and has a pulsating character.

Of course, your head may hurt, for example due to sinusitis, otitis media, a cold or even a toothache, but this will only be a symptom and not an independent disease. It is also worth paying special attention to sudden, sharp, extremely severe pain, which may indicate serious problems in the brain and requires emergency medical attention.

Taking into account the different characteristics of headaches and the reasons that gave rise to them, the question of whether to take Phenibut for a headache or another medicine must, of course, be decided by a doctor.

Drug release form and composition

Phenibut is a nootropic (anxiolytic) drug. The production of the drug is carried out by countries that were previously part of the Soviet Union. These include Russian, Belarusian and Latvian manufacturers. Regardless of where the company is located, Phenibut contains the same components. Initially, Phenibut tablets are tested for quality. They are supplied to the pharmacy chain after the drug has received approval from the Ministry of Health as a result of clinical trials.

In 2014, the sale of Phenibut is carried out exclusively with a prescription issued by the attending physician in a special medical institution. The cost of Phenibut is from 130 to 150 rubles. The package contains 10 pieces of the product in tablet form. The medicine Phenibut, produced in Latvia, can be bought for 210-220 rubles.

In addition to tablets, you can also buy a whitish powdered substance called Phenibut on the pharmacological market. The powder is highly soluble when in contact with water or alcohol. The active effect of the substance begins 3-5 minutes after the drug Phenibut has been ingested.

When taking Phenibut flat-cylindrical tablets orally, you may experience a certain sour taste. The package contains one plate on which there are 10 pieces of medication. Each tablet contains 250 mg of active substance.

Before taking the drug Phenibut for VSD, you should read the instructions for use. For storage, you should choose dark places with a temperature that does not exceed 25 degrees Celsius. Phenibut is prohibited for use if 3 years have passed since the date of manufacture.

The composition of the drug for VSD Phenibut includes aminophenylbutyric acid components. In addition, during production, milk sucrose, potato starch, low molecular weight polyvinylpyrrolidone, and calcium stearic are added.

Who should use Phenibut?

If elderly patients take Phenibut, they do not feel apathy or passivity and can perform normal (everyday) work. Phenibut is effective if the patient suffers from panic attacks due to VSD. In combination, the product helps with hypertension, headaches, and blood pressure. Phenibut is prescribed for cervical osteochondrosis, vegetative-vascular dystonia, tachycardia and other problems in the cardiovascular system.

The patient feels better, since the nootropic and tranquilizer properties presented in Phenibut have a pronounced effect in combination.

In addition to getting rid of VSD, the medicine is prescribed by a doctor for the following manifestations:

• uncontrollable fears;
• various neuroses;
• motion sickness in transport;
• phobic conditions;
• alcoholism;
• stuttering;
• nightmares;
• rapid fatigue;
• diuresis dysfunction;
• nervous tics;
• dizziness due to improper functioning of the vestibular apparatus;
• involuntary urination of an inorganic nature;
• open-angle glaucoma;
• delirium tremens and others.

After using Phenibut for VSD, autonomic and neuropsychiatric dysfunctions are eliminated.

Contraindications to the use of drugs

Although Phenibut for VSD is characterized by a positive effect on the human body, in some cases it is not recommended for use.

The medication is prohibited for patients:

• with kidney and liver diseases, since it is in them that the metabolization of the constituent substances occurs. This leads to increased stress on these organs;
• in childhood (up to 8 years). At this time, the child’s central nervous system is only being strengthened, so consciousness after using the nootropic drug Phenibut may be depressed;
• if you are allergic to any components of Phenibut.

Pregnant women and those who are breastfeeding are prohibited from taking Phenibut for VSD. This is due to the fact that substances enter the circulatory system, and then through it to the unborn baby. Sometimes you can take Phenibut for VSD in the last trimester of pregnancy. But at the same time, the doctor decides whether the child will be harmed.

If a woman in labor is still prescribed the drug Phenibut for the treatment of VSD, the child must be fed with artificial formula, excluding breast milk. If this is not done, then the baby will receive an aminophenyl oily acid substance, as a result of which there will be a detrimental effect on the fragile organs of the central nervous system.

Phenibut reviews

If you go to a drug review site, you can find many positive reviews about Phenibut. I even found reviews where patients tested Phenibut from different manufacturers and described their sensations. What are the actions and side effects of each manufacturer? For me it all looks stupid and funny, like drug addicts, by God :-). This is about the same as if a person, wanting to have a muscular body, tried to find a drug that would make him muscular (without arguing). And where does this craving for freebies come from?

Let's return to Phenibuta, it is clear that the problem is not in it, but in the fact that the person has too much stress, fears and tension. The psyche begins to fail. It makes no sense to read reviews about which Phenibut manufacturer to take, which ones have fewer side effects, and whether there are analogues. After all, the problem was and remains the same, Phenibut is just a patch.

Side effects

After using Phenibut for VSD, a side effect may sometimes appear. It usually develops if the patient cannot tolerate one of the ingredients of the product or the dose is incorrectly selected.

The patient suffers from various unpleasant consequences:

• he may feel nauseous, in some cases a gag reflex may appear;
• appetite decreases;
• headache and dizziness;
• irritation appears in the absence of reasons for this;
• allergic reactions appear;
• Diarrhea or, conversely, constipation may occur.

How is the drug used to treat adult patients?

You should take the medicine Phenibut for VSD after meals. The medication should be swallowed and then washed down with a small amount of water. To treat VSD in adults, the drug Phenibut should be used three times a day. For patients over 65 years of age, doctors prescribe 2 tablets per day for VSD. To prevent problems caused by motion sickness in a vehicle, you need to take Phenibut 2 hours before the trip. If you already feel sick and the first signs of nausea appear, then it is useless to use the remedy.

After a one-time use of the medication Phenibut, pain in the head area during VSD is eliminated. To prevent the appearance of migraines, drink 1 tablet of the drug for a 10-day period.

Use of Phenibut in childhood

Until children reach 8 years of age, it is not recommended to take the special drug Phenibut. For patients aged 8 to 14 years, the doctor usually prescribes 1 tablet per day. It can be taken at one time or divided into 2 doses at equal intervals. It is usually recommended to take Phenibut medication at 9 a.m. and at the same time in the evening. The course of treatment with Phenibut should not exceed 4 weeks.

The prescription of the drug Phenibut, both for children and adults, is carried out exclusively after consulting a doctor in a specialized institution.

The drug Phenibut is prescribed to children only in exceptional cases. Usually they drink tincture of valerian or motherwort, with the help of which mental disorders are eliminated.

Rules for compatibility of alcoholic beverages with Phenibut

The occurrence of withdrawal syndrome is caused by the abuse of alcoholic beverages. A person ceases to experience anxiety and concern during VSD. If you drink Phenibut and alcohol at the same time, the person gets used to the components of the drug within a short period of time. The patient feels discomfort if the drug Phenibut is discontinued for VSD.

In addition, a patient taking Phenibut becomes very drunk quickly and strongly. Even alcohol-dependent people cannot die after taking the drug Phenibut, although the degree of health effect cannot be predicted. You can prevent a hangover if you take Phenibut and alcohol at the same time. But this is done only in cases of treatment for alcoholism.

What can replace Phenibut?

Other medications are also used in the treatment of VSD. They are prescribed by a doctor after various diagnostic procedures and tests. In addition to Phenibut, the use of Anaprilin, Afobazol, Gidazepam, Neuromultevit is indicated for the treatment of patients with VSD.

Phenibut for VSD helps the patient relax, get rid of panic attacks and headaches. The drug Phenibut acts comprehensively and perfectly relieves attacks of VSD. To achieve the maximum effect of treatment, you need to consult a doctor and determine the dosage of the medication for VSD.

Reviews about the use of Phenibut

Patients who have tried the effect of Phenibut on VSD on themselves leave extremely positive reviews about it. Some of them can be found below:

There's a layoff coming at work. For a long time I was subjected to panic attacks and depression due to VSD, which led to neurosis. I developed headaches and had trouble sleeping. They did not disappear even when working conditions returned to normal. I didn’t know what to do during attacks of VSD. Out of despair I went to the doctor. He prescribed me to take Phenibut for the treatment of VSD. Literally after 2 weeks I felt a significant relief from the pathological condition, my sleep returned to normal, and I stopped feeling anxiety and fear. The doctor recommended taking a tablet of the drug Phenibut for VSD daily for 5-7 days to consolidate the therapeutic effect after 3-4 months.

Ekaterina, 32 years old, Vitebsk.

I have an 8-year-old son. He was constantly exposed to various psycho states. Previously, we used motherworts and valerian, but the relief did not last long. He was recently prescribed the drug Phenibut. After reading the ingredients, I decided to try it. After a week, the baby’s head stopped hurting, and there was no nausea either. After 4 weeks, the doctor stopped Phenibut, noting complete recovery from the manifestations of the mental state. I recommend. But it is better to consult your doctor first.

I work in a store. I often come across clients who, with their nagging, literally drive you to a white heat. A constant stressful situation led to health problems and VSD. I stopped sleeping normally and constantly lashed out at my family and friends, especially my husband and daughter. I didn’t know what to do. I tried to calm down with valerian and motherwort, then I bought Novopassit and Afobazol for treatment. But problems arose again and again. I decided to see a neurologist. He advised me to take Phenibut. Soon all mental problems disappeared, and customers began to evoke only positive emotions.

Vegetovascular dystonia or simply VSD has a wide range of symptoms. Not every person is able to bear it. Constant headaches, sudden mood swings, panic attacks. People turn to specialists who prescribe phenibut for the treatment of VSD. This drug has good reviews among doctors and buyers.

Migraine tablets

Bulgakov's Pontius Pilate, exhausted by attacks of hemicrania, was sure that there was no salvation from a headache that spread to half his head.

Fortunately, a lot has changed since then, and relief from migraines has finally appeared.

What drugs belong to anti-migraine analgesics and how to select them - this will be discussed in the last article of the series on painkillers.

Not just a headache

Headache can have different origins, and, in fact, the selection of the drug depends on it. Experts are still arguing about the mechanism of development of migraine headaches.

It is known for sure that during an attack, the blood vessels of the brain dilate, as a result of which the blood flow to it increases.

That is why sufferers who try to stop a migraine attack with the help of popular antispasmodics, such as Spazmalgon, end up with even more severe pain. After all, antispasmodics contribute to the dilation of blood vessels, including the brain, which means they act together with migraine, and not against it!

There is no need to try to get rid of migraines with the help of combined products containing papaverine (Andipal), drotaverine (No-shpalgin or No-shpa) and other antispasmodics.

They are unlikely to help, and if they do provide relief, it will not be for long. Those who periodically experience migraine attacks should pay attention to triptans and drugs containing ergotamine.

They are among the targeted anti-migraine drugs.

Triptans: the “correct” effect on blood vessels

The subgroup of antimigraine analgesics called triptans is still very young: its first representative, sumatriptan, saw the world in 1991. And yet, over a quarter of a century, he managed to become famous and become the gold standard for migraine treatment.

The mechanism of action of triptans is aimed directly at the process that triggers pain. Drugs in this group interact with special receptors located in the blood vessels of the brain, which leads to their narrowing.

Thus, triptans do not exhibit the direct analgesic activity characteristic of traditional analgesics, and yet they still work. This fact once again proves that migraine is not an ordinary headache that can be easily calmed with paracetamol or aspirin.

In addition to sumatriptan, other drugs from the triptan group are registered in Russia. They are easy to “calculate” among the medicinal variety - the international names of these drugs always end with -triptan: naratriptan, frovatriptan, eletriptan.

All triptans work in the same way, but the effects may vary depending on the individual's sensitivity. I will add that triptans are most effective if taken in the early stages of a migraine, at the very beginning of the attack. 2 hours after the first dose, the dose can be repeated to “fix” the result.

Ergot alkaloids

A pest fungus, ergot, likes to live on some cereal crops, such as wheat or rye. It produces a large amount of toxic substances - alkaloids, which in low doses can have a wide variety of effects on the human body.

Ergotamine has found widespread use in medicine. It, like triptans, interacts with receptors that constrict blood vessels in the brain, and also exhibits a direct vasoconstrictor effect on vascular smooth muscles. In this regard, ergotamine preparations are widely used as anti-migraine analgesics.

However, if you start looking for a medicine called “ergotamine” in pharmacies, you will be disappointed. Ergotamine belongs to the so-called list A, which includes drugs and poisons, and is sold exclusively with special doctor’s prescriptions, equipped with many seals and signatures.

Combination preparations containing ergot alkaloids, such as Nomigren, are much more accessible. It contains a complex of ergotamine (0.75 mg), an analgesic, antispasmodic, antiemetic and caffeine. However, Nomigren has a solid list of contraindications and side effects.

Russian industry produces another anti-migraine analgesic with ergotamine - Cafergot. In addition to 1 mg of ergot alkaloid, it contains caffeine, which enhances the effect of the main component.

There is one important aspect to remember regarding medications that contain ergot alkaloids. Ergotamine and its salts (in particular, ergotamine tartrate) stimulate uterine contractions, so they are strictly contraindicated during pregnancy.

Description of the drug

Phenibut has nootropic and antihypaxic effects, and additionally tranquilizing, psychostimulating, antioxidant, and antiplatelet effects.

Phenibut is manufactured in Russia, Latvia and Belarus, but regardless of this, the composition of the medicine does not change. All batches undergo strict control and are checked by the Ministry of Health, and only then go on sale.

The medicine is available in 2 forms:

• A white, odorless powder with a mild taste that requires dissolution in water or alcohol. Contains 100 mg of active substance.
• White tablets that taste sour. They are administered orally and cannot be dissolved or crushed. The tablet is washed down with water. Contains 250 mg of medicinal substance. One plate consists of 10 tablets.

The tablets are prescribed strictly according to the doctor’s recommendations; since 2014 they have not been sold in pharmacies without a prescription. They cost 100-130 rubles per record. The Latvian manufacturer sells them a little more expensive - 150-200 rubles for 10 pieces.

The medicine comes with instructions, which you should read before use. The drug is stored at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees. Shelf life: 3 years from the date of manufacture. After the expiration date, tablets should not be taken!

The main component of phenibut is aminophenylbutyric acid. Excipients are starch, lactose, calcium stearate and polyvidone.

Phenibut is prescribed for the treatment of vegetative-vascular dystonia, insomnia, depression, heart disease; it relieves fatigue, lethargy, relieves apathy, and sudden changes in mood. Reviews about the drug are good. People who are suitable for this medicine notice fast action and effectiveness. Phenibut relieves dark, suicidal thoughts.

The medicine helps fight panic attacks, which are accompanied by:

• general weakness;
• headaches;
• sudden change in mood;
• irritability;
• decreased concentration of attention;
• fatigue, lethargy;
• blues;
• irritability;
• increased anxiety;
• bad sleep.

Phenibut is often prescribed along with antidepressants, which when combined produce a positive effect in 95 percent of cases.

Phenibut for migraines

"Phenibut" for vegetative-vascular dystonia (VSD) is prescribed to stimulate cognitive functions (thinking, memory, attention, coordination) and combat hypoxia, panic attacks and insomnia.
While taking it, patients experience fewer seizures, clear consciousness and improve blood circulation. A doctor (neurologist, psychiatrist) can prescribe the drug, focusing on the patient’s condition. articles:

Features of release and composition

Phenibut is a nootropic drug (anxiolytic). It is produced by countries belonging to the post-Soviet space (Russia, Belarus, Latvia). Regardless of the company and location of the manufacturer’s plant, the composition of the medication does not change. All tablets first undergo strict quality control. They are put up for sale after receiving approval from the Ministry of Health.

Since 2014, the drug Phenibut has been sold in pharmacies only with a prescription from the attending physician. The medicine costs about 110-130 rubles. for 10 tablets. Latvian-made medicine is a little more expensive. Its price is 150-200 rubles.

The medicine is created in the following forms:

• An odorless white powder is produced to create a solution. It dissolves well in water and alcohol. Contains 100 mg of active substance.
• White, flat-cylindrical tablets with a sour taste are taken orally. There are 10 of them in one plate. Each tablet contains 250 mg of the main active ingredient.

The box with the medicine must include instructions for use. It must be stored in a dark place at a temperature not exceeding 25˚. After the expiration date of 3 years, it is prohibited to use.

The main active ingredient of Phenibut is aminophenylbutyric acid. The list of auxiliary components is as follows:

• starch;
• lactose;
• polyvidone;
• calcium stearate.

Indications for use

Phenibut is prescribed not only to relieve disruptions in the autonomic nervous system, but also as a supplement or the main means of treating other diseases and pathological conditions:

• various forms of neuroses;
• phobias;
• stuttering;
• nightmares;
• fast fatiguability;
• impaired diuresis;

• uncontrollable fear;
• involuntary urination syndrome of inorganic nature;
• nervous tics;
• dizziness caused by dysfunction of the vestibular apparatus;
• insomnia;
• alcoholism;
• Meniere's disease;
• motion sickness;
• open-angle glaucoma;
• feeling of anxiety and panic against the background of an emergency operation;
• delirium tremens (delirium tremens).

Phenibut is also used against the background of withdrawal (hangover) syndrome. The tablets help eliminate autonomic and neuropsychiatric disorders.

Despite the positive effects, Phenibut has its own list of contraindications:

• In case of liver and kidney failure, taking the drug is prohibited. It is metabolized in these organs, which will cause additional stress.
• Phenibut is not recommended for children under 7-8 years of age. Children's central nervous system (CNS) has not yet fully matured. The use of a nootropic may cause depression of consciousness.
• Individual intolerance to aminophenylbutyric acid or additional components will force the doctor to select another nootropic drug to avoid allergic reactions.

It is strictly forbidden to use Phenibut during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding). Aminophenylbutyric acid enters the blood and then through the placenta into the child’s body.

The substance acts directly on the central nervous system, which provokes various developmental defects.

Taking the medicine is allowed only after 7-8 months of pregnancy, but only if the benefit from its use is higher than the possible harm to the fetus.

During breastfeeding, you should stop taking the drug or transfer the child to artificial formula. Otherwise, the baby will receive aminophenylbutyric acid along with milk, which has a detrimental effect on the fragile central nervous system.

Side effects from using Phenibut are rare. They are associated with intolerance to the composition of the drug or incorrect dosage. This:

• nausea, even vomiting;
• decreased appetite;
• headache;
• groundless irritability;
• allergic manifestations;
• dizziness attack.

Phenibut for panic attacks

Phenibut is in particular demand for VSD in combination with panic attacks. The active substance of the drug is indispensable for the central nervous system. Due to it, metabolic processes in brain cells and cerebral blood supply are stimulated, which helps improve memory, attention and intelligence. A complete list of the beneficial properties of the medicine is as follows:

• has an anticonvulsant effect;
• eliminates nightmares and normalizes sleep rhythm;
• stabilizes vascular tone;
• improves cerebral blood circulation;
• stimulates the central nervous system;
• improves cognitive functions;
• struggles with signs of a panic attack.

Phenibut is characterized by anxiolytic, anti-ischemic, antioxidant and neuroprotective effects combined with a slight sedative effect. Depending on the dosage, it can act as a nootropic or tranquilizer.

As a treatment for vegetative-vascular dystonia, the drug is used in both hypertensive and hypotonic types.

By improving blood supply to the brain and stabilizing vascular tone, anxiety is relieved and panic attacks are less likely to occur. The patient's mood and interest in life gradually increase.

Phenibut is also used for autonomic failures caused by cervical osteochondrosis. Deformed vertebrae compress arteries and nerves, which provokes brain hypoxia. In this case, the drug only relieves symptoms. The treatment regimen is focused on relieving inflammation with medications and physiotherapeutic procedures.

Instructions for use

The tablets should be taken without chewing with a glass of water. Due to the harmful effects on the gastric mucosa, it is recommended to take it after meals.

The duration of treatment is usually 1-1.5 months, depending on the severity of the patient's condition. Then comes a break. After 3-4 weeks, the course can be repeated.

Taking the medication longer than prescribed is prohibited due to the possible development of addiction, that is, mental and physical dependence.

The course is stopped by reducing the dose to a minimum for a week. Strictly contraindicated. Aminophenylbutyric acid supplies the brain with necessary metabolites. They are unable to synthesize themselves in the required quantity, which is why withdrawal syndrome occurs.

It is forbidden to take Phenibut simultaneously with analgesics, hypnotics, antiepileptic pills and narcotic-based drugs. Their combination can cause an unpredictable reaction.

Permissible dose for an adult

According to the instructions for use, an adult needs to drink Phenibut 3 times a day. The number of tablets varies from 1 to 3, depending on the severity of autonomic failures. Elderly patients are allowed to take no more than 2 tablets at a time.

For motion sickness, doctors recommend taking 1-2 tablets before the trip. If nausea has already appeared, then it is not advisable to use the drug.

As a means of relieving headaches and preventing migraine attacks, take 0.5 tablets of Phenibut.

A two-week course of treatment is prescribed against dizziness associated with a malfunction of the vestibular apparatus. Every day you will have to take 1 tablet 3 times a day.

In case of overdose, the following symptoms appear:

• general weakness;
• vomit;
• increased heart rate (tachycardia);
• drop in blood pressure (hypotension);
• fast fatiguability;
• kidney dysfunction.

If a clinical picture of an overdose occurs, you must stop using the drug and drink an absorbent. If the severity of symptoms remains the same or intensifies, you should call an ambulance. The arriving team of doctors hospitalizes the patient.

Dosage for children

For a child aged 8 to 15 years, it is permissible to use only 1 tablet at a time. In rare cases, the dosage is slightly increased, but only after consultation with your doctor. Children under 8 years of age are given no more than 0.5 tablets at a time.

Phenibut is recommended for children for VSD, urinary incontinence, stuttering and nervous tics, since, according to reviews from parents and doctors, a positive result is achieved in most such cases. Despite the high effectiveness of the drug, it is not prescribed to children under 2 years of age due to the unpredictable reaction.

Features of combining Phenibut with alcoholic beverages

Phenibut is often prescribed for delirium tremens and alcohol withdrawal syndrome as an addition to the main treatment regimen. Thanks to the effects of the drug, the severity of mental and neurological manifestations is reduced, the craving for drinking is reduced and autonomic failures are stopped. The situation is completely different when combining a nootropic with alcoholic drinks:

• the process of addiction is accelerated;
• the influence of alcohol increases;
• signs of drug overdose appear.

Phenibut is a reliable and effective treatment for VSD.

It stimulates blood circulation, affects the central nervous system and stabilizes vascular tone, making it possible to stop autonomic failures.

While taking the drug, the patient's sleep normalizes and mood, memory and intelligence improve. To achieve results, it is enough to study the contraindications and strictly follow the dosages recommended by the doctor.

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Contraindications for use

Although phenibut is considered an effective drug in the treatment of vegetative-vascular dystonia and panic attacks, it still has some contraindications. The drug is prohibited:

• In case of renal and liver failure, since the metabolism of these substances occurs in these organs. The medicine can only increase the load on these organs.
• Children under 8 years old. This is due to the fact that the child’s central nervous system is not yet formed, and the medicine can have a negative effect.
• If you are allergic to the components of the drug.
• During pregnancy and breastfeeding. Phenibut is strictly prohibited during this period, because the components can pass through the blood or milk to the child, which will negatively affect the development of the baby’s nervous system.

Sometimes phenibut can be taken in the last trimester of pregnancy, but you should consult your doctor first. If the doctor allows it, then after the birth of the child breastfeeding will be prohibited; artificial formula will need to be used so that the child does not receive aminophenylbutyric acid through milk.

Instructions for use

Phenibut is a strong medication, so using it on your own without medical supervision is not recommended. Only a specialist can understand whether a person needs treatment and, if necessary, prescribe the optimal dosage and course of treatment.

Indications and contraindications for use

Phenibut is prescribed for VSD and panic attacks; patient reviews indicate that the medication copes well with its task. The drug has a positive effect on well-being due to its complex effect on the body.

The range of uses of the drug Phenibut is quite wide.

Phenibut is also widely used in other medical and psychiatric pathologies. Such indications include:

• psychopathy, unreasonable fear;
• insomnia;
• Meniere's disease;
• obsessive-compulsive neurosis;
• enuresis, stuttering and tics in children and adults;
• prevention of neurotic disorders and anxiety states associated with the preoperative period or upcoming painful diagnosis;
• primary open-angle glaucoma;
• alcoholism (with complex treatment);
• suicidal tendencies.

The drug is contraindicated during pregnancy, lactation, severe gastrointestinal disorders, liver and kidney failure, and individual allergies to the components of the drug.

Dosage and side effects

For the diagnosis of VSD, the drug is taken after meals, 0.25-0.5 g orally for adults, 3 times a day. The standard course of treatment lasts from 2 to 3 weeks. Elderly people are prescribed a dosage not exceeding 0.5 g.

It is strictly not recommended to resort to self-treatment with the drug, since often the acceptable dose depends on the severity of the pathology and other related indications, and the individual characteristics of the patient.

Side effects of Phenibut include:

• nausea, vomiting;
• loss of appetite;
• dizziness, headache;
• increased excitability and irritability;
• insomnia;
• allergic reaction in the form of a rash;
• renal dysfunction.

A side effect after using Phenibut may be headache

Interaction with alcohol

You cannot drink alcohol in parallel with treatment . Phenibut enhances the effect of alcoholic drinks, which leads to a deterioration in the general condition and disruption of brain function. The medication has a sedative effect, alcohol slows down the activity of the nerve centers, the similarity of the effects can negatively affect a person’s well-being.

Side effects

Phenibut has side effects. This is mainly due to the fact that one of the components of the medicine is not suitable for the patient or the doctor has prescribed the wrong dosage.

Side effects may include the following:

• nausea, sometimes a gag reflex may occur;
• severe headaches and dizziness;
• decreased appetite;
• irritability, aggressiveness for no reason;
• possible allergic reactions;
• sometimes diarrhea or, conversely, constipation.

After stopping the medication, the side effects disappear. No withdrawal syndrome was observed.

Phenibut for panic attacks

The medicine is effective in the fight against vegetative-vascular dystonia in combination with panic attacks. Due to its composition, the drug improves the functioning of the central nervous system, metabolic processes in brain cells, as well as blood supply to the head.

A more complete list of tablet actions is as follows:

• improves mental activity and memory;
• relieves inhibition;
• has an anticonvulsant effect;
• stimulates the central nervous system;
• improves blood supply to brain cells;
• stimulates vascular tone;
• restores sleep, relieves nightmares;
• eliminates suicidal thoughts;
• fights panic attacks and its symptoms.

Doctors prescribe this medicine because it is famous for its effectiveness among people who take it. The tablets are not very expensive, but effective. Although this drug also has its negative sides. People complain that after the end of the course of treatment, the withdrawal syndrome is clearly manifested. Panic attacks often return.

This negative effect is due to the fact that patients take the drug incorrectly. The medicine should be used in conjunction with independent work on the condition. The patient must independently bring his mental and emotional state back to normal. If you can’t do this alone, then seek help from a psychotherapist or psychiatrist.

Each person must reconsider their behavior, thoughts about fear, illness, death, etc. If this fails, then after taking Phenibut, vegetative-vascular dystonia and panic attacks will still return. The drug does not cause harm because it is not addictive and does not cause unwanted withdrawal.

Phenibut may have additional effects that reduce symptoms. It is used for autonomic failures, cervical osteochondrosis, when arteries and nerves are compressed, causing oxygen starvation in the brain, which is accompanied by headaches, as well as neck pain. The drug relieves the negative effects of using medications as intended.

Personal experience of taking Phenibut for VSD and panic attacks

Review from: Anastasia Svetlova

Founder of the project

I took Phenibut 2 times in my life, in courses. This drug was first prescribed to me during an exacerbation of VSD. Then it all started with a powerful panic attack and I thought I was dying.

At that moment, I still had no idea about any neuroses, and the words “VSD” and “panic attack” had the same meaning for me as Chinese characters - I did not understand what they were.

In combination with Phenibut, I was prescribed many other medications, mainly nootropics and vitamins. Naturally, I did not notice any special effect of Phenibut. As in other things, I did not notice the effect of all the drug treatment.

These pills did not make me feel any worse or better. The panic attacks continued, I had insomnia and generally felt terrible.

Completely different methods helped me get out of the state of acute neurosis and get rid of panic attacks - self-psychotherapy, relaxation techniques, changing worldview, thinking and lifestyle.

You can read more about this here:

How I got rid of neurosis (VSD crisis) - a description of all actions

But the second course of taking Phenibut was already under different circumstances, and then I really felt its effect.

After I managed to restore my neuropsychic and physical health, PAs no longer occurred. THEY are not there to this day.

But of course, this didn’t stop life from throwing up stress. A couple of years ago I went through a difficult period. I was going through a number of stresses and a very difficult situation. I experienced without exacerbation of VSD and panic attacks, like an ordinary person. But at that moment my performance decreased terribly, headaches became more frequent, I became absent-minded and my mood was at zero.

I understood that my unequal system is not resilient and in difficult times it needs support. I bought Phenibut and decided to take a course. I did this without a doctor’s prescription, since I had already been prescribed this drug before. But in no case do I encourage you to repeat my experience and self-medicate!