Posted by MoparFan91 on September 6, 2005, at 19:22:58
In reply to Re: GABA meds other than benzos?, posted by willyee on September 6, 2005, at 17:06:07
GHB.
I've read newgroups on that about people's experiences, and they say that it works really well. However, here's a BIG downside to it (and I think this is what made it illegal):
A while after dosing, there's a major dopamine rebound effect as the GHB wears off. GHB blocks dopamine and increases GABA temporarily. Symptoms of this rebound effect are paranoia delusions, super agitation, anxiety beyond belief, fear, dark moods, noises seem amplified, dysphoria, anger, and other adverse symptoms. Not something you want to experience. I think after people complained about those rebound effects too much, GHB was eventually pulled off of the market and made illegal. At least, that's my conclusion on it.
Something that I've had good luck with that I find calming is GABA bonded with Niacinamide and Inositol. The Niacinamide and Inositol get more GABA into the brain, I believe.
Take 1,000mg of GABA, 500mg of Inositol, and 500mg of Niacinamide; and you should notice a calming in around an hour.
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