Somatomax Review – Wonder Drug?

By: Rob Miller
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Fact Checked On: 3-27-2020


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Somatomax Overview

Somatomax is a controversial supplement that we’ve been hearing a lot about lately.  It’s made by Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, which has a checkered past of its own which involved several legal battles with the FDA and FTC over using banned and prescription only substances in their products.

Somatomax is something of a hybrid supplement. It’s an HGH releaser which means that it encourages your body’s production of of HGH, or Human Growth Hormone.  HGH is present in high amounts when we’re young, but its production decreases with age.  If we can get our bodies to produce more, we’ll burn more fat, feel better, sleep better, and have more energy.  So the question is, can Somatomax do this for us.

How Somatomax Works

If you look at Somatomax reviews, you’ll see that it’s used as a sleep aid more than anything else.  Most people don’t dispute that it makes them sleep longer and more deeply than without it.  Yet there is disagreement about how it makes them feel when they wake up.  Some guys say they feel refreshed and ready to go. Others wake up feeling groggy.

Somatomax ReviewSomatomax Ingredients

Part of the controversy stems from the formula.  The primary ingredient is Phenibut, which is an amino acid that resembles GABA, an extremely important neurotransmitter for relieving anxiety.   The advantage over GABA (which is also in the Somatomax formula) is that it can cross the blood brain barrier whereas GABA cannot.

It does this by adding a phenyl ring around the gaba, allowing it to cross the blood brain barrier.  I’ve taken many supplements containing phenibut in the past, and can attest to it’s potency and results.

However, there are many dangers to taking Phenibut for a prolonged period of time.  Because your body tends to develope a tolerance to it quite rapidly, you need more and more of the stuff to get the same intended results.

After prolonged usage, when you decided to stop taking Somatomax, the body starts to incur a withdrawal period, which can be quite unpleasant.  Some of the most notable withdrawal effects when coming off Phenibut include increased anxiety, irritability, panic attacks, mood swings, and insomnia.

You can avoid this by taking this sparingly, about once or twice a week with at least a 3 day break in between.

Additionally, there are a number of amino acids, including L-Arginine, L-Tyrosine, and L-Phenylalanine that cause Somatomax to increase the amount of HGH released by 1600%.  Again, this is what makes Somatomax a supplement for improving athletic (and sexual) performance.

How do I take it?

The instructions for taking Somatomax are to mix one heaping scoop with a beverage and drink it before going to bed.  There are 20 doses in a tub.  There is no clear discussion by the manufacturer about how often you’re supposed to use it.  Most of the recommendations we’ve seen from retailers and other users are to use it only occasionally so as not to create a tolerance or the potential for withdrawal symptoms.

One thing that I wanted to note was that products that contain Phenibut, like Somatomax, takes a VERY long time to reach its peak.  So, for example, if you plan on going to bed at around 11 pm, you should consider dosing around 6 pm that night.

It can literally take as long as 1 – 2 hours before you feel the initial effects, and upwards of 5 hours before it reaches its peak.  Everyone responds to Phenibut differently, so the only way you’ll know for sure is by experimenting yourself.

I would also caution against driving while taking Somatomax, as it does have the ability to make you sleepy / drowsy.  Alcohol intensifies this effect, so I would recommend you abstain from alcoholic beverages while using it.

Somatomax Pros and Cons

Advantages of Somatomax

  • It works.  Almost all Somatomax reviews we’ve seen (and there are a lot) state that it helps you get a good night’s sleep.

Disadvantages of Somatomax

  • There are several stories about how stopping Somatomax causes serious withdrawal symptoms.
  • If you use Somatomax too often, you’ll build a tolerance very quickly.
  • Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals has a sketchy reputation.
  • The benefits and drawbacks of Phenibut have not been sufficiently studied to know whether or not it is safe.

Where to Buy

You can purchase Somatomax through several online supplement retailers.  A tub containing 20 servings sells for anywhere from $30 to $40.  You used to be able to buy it in retail stores like GNC and Vitamin Shoppe, but they have since discontinued selling it.

Conclusion

There are definitely some benefits you can get from taking Somatomax.  It can improve your sleep and your mood, but there isn’t really a whole lot of evidence that it can improve your physical performance.  In fact, there are lots of people who use it recreationally.  Given all the criticisms about it making you nauseous and it being difficult to come off of, we’d just recommend that you skip Somatomax.

If you are looking for a supplement that is going to be a healthier alternative to its prescription counterparts, then I would say that you are not going to get that with Somatomax.

It has enough potential for bad side effects to warrant taking a look into some of the other options out there.

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5 comments on “Somatomax Review – Wonder Drug?”

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  1. I’ve been taking Somatomax for about 6-7 years. I did not know about Phenebut and the effects and how very addictive it is.

    And–it is. I have been tapering of for a couple of months and it’s been pretty difficult to say the least.

    It will take me quite some time to completely be off of it and I look forward to never using it again.

    It works but the effects are not worth it. I did not head the warnings and I am paying for it now.

    I hope this helps some one out there.
  2. Im 28 yrs old who took somatomax about the age of 21 or 20. I was heavy on it for a long time (would say about 1yr).

    Was really getting good results with weight lifting and building muscle. I was at 205 at the moment, and i could say my ideal weight right now is 175. So i was pretty big, and all the feelings are as describe with comments above. It did help me sleep, woke up dizzy next morning and after time i would feel great.

    Mood swings are unbelievable with me up to this date, specially relational and personal mood swings, so after reading all these comments i wonder if has anything to do with this. I have horrible mood swings.

    I could say i gave my ex- girlfriend a scoop of this, and it threw off her menstrual cycle for about two months lol. she was pissed.
    1. I’m curious as to your timeline Adrian. So you took it at the age of 20 or 21, and now 7 years later your experiencing mood swings?

      Do you still take it? When was the last time you took it?

  3. Somatomax is the single best supplement that I’ve taken. if I could only take one supplement Somatomax would be it. I look better, recover faster, get the best sleep of my life and get a nice libido boost as well when taking it.

    All that being said there are some things that you need to be aware of when taking it.

    You will build up a tolerance to it and very quickly at that. In addition you need to ignore the label and start with no more than 1/2 to 1/3 of a scoop to assess your tolerance.

    I’ve found that taking it no more than 3-4 times a week for no more than 3-4 weeks in a row minimizes the tolerance and withdrawal (insomnia) issues that many have reported. After 3-4 weeks on I would recommend taking 7-14 days off before starting a new cycle.

  4. I’ve been using Somatomax for 8 days and I’ve had the best sleep ever in the past 4 years. I finally sleep 7 to 8 hours without any drowsy hangover affects other speak of.

    I occasionally take a 1/4 serving size during midday for a boost in mental focus and calmness.

    I never feel stressed any more.

    I’m amazed at all the benefits and surprised why anyone wouldn’t recommend this to people have sleep/energy problems.

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