Saudi Journal of Medicine (SJM)
Volume-7 | Issue-05 | 327-329
Case Report
The “Smart Pill” High: A Case of Phenibut Intoxication and Withdrawal
Maher M. Almatrafi
Published : May 29, 2022
Abstract
Phenibut is an anxiolytic and nootropic drug, discovered in the Soviet Union used to treat several psychiatric disorders. Currently it is available online as supplement. The case report highlights the abuse potential of phenibut, with the associated clinical presentation of intoxication, withdrawal, and relapse, as well as the use of baclofen as a potential treatment of phenibut withdrawal.