I'm going to add some input from my use and some that my benefit those that use pain medication(s). One thing I need to explain is that I use a fairly low dose of pain medications on a daily basis for chronic neck and back issues. In discohornet's thread, one of the things that got my attention was the ability to restore the "spark" that one time or current opiate users have dulled over time. I have a pretty good personality but this is something that I feel has begun happening to me and will continue, as my condition will only get worse.
Two nights ago I took 500mcg about an hour or two before bed. Previously I had only used it in the AM. Because I use some pain meds before bed, I think it put me in an unnatural state of sleep that was too deep and caused me to have nightmares. This is some thing that has happened in the past when I've used a medication that "knocks me out". When I use it in the AM, I have no issues throughout the day and sleep great!
Here's an area that I found very interesting. The Selank seems to help with some of my pain. I get really bad muscle spasms and tightness due to my back and neck issues and I've found that it really helps alleviate this. The other area I found fascinating, is that Selank ALMOST completely eliminates withdrawal symptoms. Because I'm not hurting as much, I don't need to use a certain medication as much. That medication is Norco. It has a nasty withdrawal effect when you use it long enough! Two days ago, I had some effects associated with withdrawal. I managed to only use a half a tab twice that day...One in the afternoon and one around 7pm...I was having some leg pain that evening too. Yesterday, I took 500mcg and I only needed half a tab in the evening due to pain only...No withdrawal effects!! Also, I usually need a half a tablet around 2 to 3am, every night / morning. I haven't had to take any at that time, the last couple of days! Today I used 1mg. I'm curious to see how the day plays out! Selank is really showing promise in several areas!!