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Jul 18, 2019SSC

Know Your Gabapentinoids

Scott Alexander compares three gabapentinoid drugs (gabapentin, pregabalin, and phenibut), exploring their effects, mechanisms, and the mysteries surrounding their differing efficacies despite chemical similarities.

15 min read 2,297 words

Aug 16, 2014SSC

An Iron Curtain Has Descended Upon Psychopharmacology

Scott Alexander compares the disconnect between American and Russian psychopharmacology to having different chemical elements, exploring why effective Russian psychiatric drugs are unknown in America.

8 min read 1,144 words

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