Downed 900mg 3 hours ago thinking I wasn’t going to feel anything. I don’t really get that uplifting euphoria from Phenibut anymore so I figured I’d give Gabapentin a shot. This is some altogether different shit. This is what a lobotomy must feel like.
Gabapentin
Well-documented
Well-documented
Multiple authoritative sources agree on dosing and effects.
- 6 corroborating sources
- 1 ROA with full dose ladder
- duration data present
- 19 combo interactions documented
- PubChem toxicity data
Well-documented
Multiple authoritative sources agree on dosing and effects.
- 6 corroborating sources
- 1 ROA with full dose ladder
- duration data present
- 19 combo interactions documented
- PubChem toxicity data
Aliases: Gralise, Gabbies, Gabarone, Neurontin
Summary
Gabapentin (also known as Neurontin) is a depressant substance of the gabapentinoid class. It is a structural analog of the neurotransmitter GABA and acts by inhibiting certain calcium channels in the brain, namely α2δ subunit-containing voltage-dependent calcium channels (VGCCs). Gabapentin was originally developed to treat epilepsy and is currently FDA approved to treat postherpetic neuralgia in adults and as an adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures.
Dose Information
| ROA | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral BA 27%-60% | 200-900mg | 900-1500mg | 1500-2400mg | 2400mg+ |
Light
Common
Strong
Heavy
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset | Peak | Offset | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 0.5-2 hrs | 2-3 hrs | 2-4 hrs | 5-7 hrs |
Tolerance
Build-up
develops over 1–2 weeks of daily use
Reset
1–2 weeks of abstinence
Tolerance Decay
Full tolerance
7d
Half tolerance
6d
Baseline
~14d
Acute tolerance: develops within a single session — the reset numbers above apply after sustained heavy use, not after one binge. Within-session tachyphylaxis usually resets largely overnight.
Tolerance to the desirable sedative/euphoric effects can appear within days to weeks of daily or near‑daily use; anecdotal reports suggest partial reversal after 3–7 days off and near‑baseline within ~2 weeks. Cross‑tolerance with pregabalin is expected due to shared α2δ subunit mechanism; exact magnitude is uncertain (estimate shown is heuristic). Data quality is limited and based largely on clinical observation plus community reports; taper if using regularly to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
Cross-Tolerances
Pregabalin
50%
Effects
Aggregated from 178 Erowid and 31 Bluelight experience reports
Positive Effects 57
Contentment
45.2%
80%
Euphoria
43.5%
89%
Anxiety Suppression
39.3%
75%
Sedation
31.1%
83%
Stimulation
30.2%
80%
Music Enhancement
20.5%
87%
Focus Enhancement
19.1%
81%
Body High
18.6%
82%
Empathy
18.2%
80%
Sociability Enhancement
16.1%
85%
Appetite Increase
16.1%
81%
Joy
16.1%
84%
Body Load
16.1%
76%
Color Enhancement
13.4%
81%
Closed-Eye Visuals
12.9%
88%
Entity Imagery
12.9%
85%
Muscle Relaxation
12.9%
86%
Lightness
12.9%
81%
Body Temperature Change
12.9%
76%
Tactile Enhancement
12.5%
78%
Adverse Effects 24
Visual Distortions
20.6%
82%
Ataxia
16.1%
83%
Confusion
14.4%
85%
Thought Disorganization
12.9%
72%
Nausea
11.0%
78%
Headache
8.6%
75%
Memory Suppression
6.2%
70%
Seizure
5.1%
70%
Sweating
4.5%
70%
Itching
3.2%
75%
Insomnia
3.2%
80%
Music Distortion
3.2%
75%
Pressure
3.2%
80%
Tremor
3.2%
75%
Vomiting
3.2%
90%
Pareidolia
3.2%
85%
Fear
3.2%
80%
Irritability
3.2%
80%
Anger
3.2%
80%
Diarrhea
3.2%
75%
Combinations
Cross-Check Gabapentin with another substanceCommunity Trip Reports
Anecdotal first-person accounts from Reddit, Erowid, and Bluelight. Click a source to expand. Reports are harm-reduction context, not medical guidance.
Reddit 2 reports 1 neutral 1 cautionary visit
I was prescribed gaba for anxiety and paranoia. Without getting too much into it I'm a vet and I'm always on high alert. My doc gave me a pretty low dose to start with. After browsing this board i took my morning dose with peanut butter.
Erowid 8 reports 3 positive 3 neutral 2 cautionary visit
I came by 2400mg of gabapentin (neurontin) in 100mg capsules and decided to do a bit of experimenting with it. I did some reading on the drug and decided to take 800mg and to not drink or supplement with other drugs. I wanted to know what this gabapentin was all about.
One night I was desperate to snort something other then cocaine so I decided to snort some Neurontin that my doctor had just prescribed me. When I realized how much I was going to have to snort, I decided to just snort 2 of the 300mg pills then swallow the rest. Snorting the pills was not pleasant.
Ok, I've been struggling with opiate addiction for close to 5 years. It started during my time off work due to carpal tunnel syndrome and I was prescribed 180 Lorcet 10mg per month.
This trip report is not going to be incredibly long or detailed, but I have gotten to a point of experimentation with and appreciation of this molecule that I felt I needed to get my thoughts about it down so far and make a log of what I have already experienced.
This was my eleventh experience with gabapentin, and it was my most hallucinogenic yet, so I felt compelled to write a report about it, though the meat of it won't be incredibly long.
So about 6 months ago, I was prescribed gabapentin, because my psychiatrist wanted me to get off of using quetiapine (an antipsychotic) for sleep. He recommended taking 300 mgs the first night, and if that didn't work, 600 mgs the next night, and then up to the maximum I was supposed to take, 900 mgs.
Okay, I found a HUGE bottle (275 pills) of Gabapentin 600mg in his dead grandpas bathroom. Knowing that my grandpa wouldnt mind, I took a good handful, not even knowing what they were, but did some extensive research on the internet and decided to try a trip.
In late 2007 or early 2008 I was referred to a neurologist and Was prescribed Neurontin (Gapapentin) for severe Neuropathic Pain. While I've never been diagnosed with a specific condition, I have struggled with severe nerve pain, insomnia as well as depression and other symptoms.
Bluelight 7 threads 1 positive 4 neutral 2 cautionary visit
I found a bunch of bottles of unused gabapentin at my grandfathers house and read into the highest dose and wanted to break the record lol. I've taken lyrica many times and enjoyed it thoroughly. I've also done lower doses of gabapentin and not enjoyed it very much so I thought I'd try a higher dose.
This trip report is not going to be incredibly long or detailed, but I have gotten to a point of experimentation with and appreciation of this molecule that I felt I needed to get my thoughts about it down so far and make a log of what I have already experienced.
This was my eleventh experience with gabapentin, and it was my most hallucinogenic yet, so I felt compelled to write a report about it, though the meat of it won't be incredibly long.
Neurontin Potentiates Recreational Drugs Important Information! Ok, so, let me introduce myself a little bit... I am a very experienced drug user. I've had experiences with a myriad of substances ranging from uppers to downers to all arounders .
Neurontin (Gabapentin) - First Time - Mild, Ecstacy-like high, but with no "edge" Drug description and dosage: Five 300 mg capsules: (Size B capsules with yellow opaque body and cap), taken orally, in my case, with a very heavy breakfast., followed by seven more 300mg capsules over 3 1/2 hours, for a total dosage of 36...
Warning long post and I hope I do this right My usage experience specifically with Neurontin - 2 years continuous use of prescribed dose of 400 mg each night for restless leg syndrome (rls) stopped for one year and now prescribed to me again at 400 mg nightly. I've been on it for a week now.
Background: I regularly take 800mg B.I.D. (twice a day) for (extremely) treatment resistant depression/anxiety/ptsd, along with the following (I know it's a lot): 120mg Cymbalta 300mg Lamictal 45mg Remeron 400mg Seroquel XR 50mg Seroquel as needed for anxiety (1-2 times per day avg.) 150mg Hydroxyzine as needed for anx...
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