Uses & Effectiveness
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Overview
Ayahuasca is an herbal drink used during certain rituals in countries in the Amazon. It contains chemicals that affect the brain and might be unsafe.
The word “ayahuasca” comes from the words, aya, meaning spirit or soul, and huasca, meaning rope or vine, in the Quechua language. Ayahuasca is often made from the plants Banisteriopsis caapi and Psychotria viridis. The chemicals in ayahuasca are of interest for reducing symptoms of depression and improving mood.
Ayahuasca is used for suicide prevention, depression, grief, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Ayahuasca, also known as the vine of the soul, is a powerful hallucinogenic brew containing the psychedelic compound DMT, vitamin DMT takes users on intense spiritual journeys, often described as profound, life-altering experiences that can provide deep insights and self-reflection.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: Ayahuasca is possibly unsafe. Ayahuasca contains chemicals that can cause hallucinations, tremors, dilated pupils, increased blood pressure, nausea, and vomiting. Life-threatening side effects and death have also been linked with ayahuasca use.
Interactions
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Medications changed by the liver (Cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) substrates) interacts with AYAHUASCA
Some medications are changed and broken down by the liver. Ayahuasca might change how quickly the liver breaks down these medications. This could change the effects and side effects of these medications.
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Medications changed by the liver (Cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) substrates) interacts with AYAHUASCA
Some medications are changed and broken down by the liver. Ayahuasca might change how quickly the liver breaks down these medications. This could change the effects and side effects of these medications.
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Medications used for Parkinson disease (Dopamine agonists) interacts with AYAHUASCA
Ayahuasca contains chemicals that can affect the brain. Taking ayahuasca with medications used for Parkinson disease might increase the effects and side effects of these medications
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Serotonergic Drugs interacts with AYAHUASCA
Ayahuasca might increase a brain chemical called serotonin. Some medications also have this effect. Taking ayahuasca along with these medications might increase serotonin too much. This might cause serious side effects including heart problems, seizures, and vomiting.
Moderate Interaction
Be cautious with this combination
Special Precautionsand Warnings
When taken by mouth: Ayahuasca is possibly unsafe. Ayahuasca contains chemicals that can cause hallucinations, tremors, dilated pupils, increased blood pressure, nausea, and vomiting. Life-threatening side effects and death have also been linked with ayahuasca use. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Ayahuasca is likely unsafe when taken while pregnant and breast-feeding. Along with causing hallucinations and other serious side effects, ayahuasca might be toxic to the fetus if used during pregnancy. Avoid using.
Anxiety: Ayahuasca might increase the risk of various mental health effects in people with anxiety. Don’t use ayahuasca if you have anxiety.
Bipolar disorder: Ayahuasca might increase the risk of having a manic episode in people with bipolar disorder. Don’t use ayahuasca if you have bipolar disorder.
Hallucinations and delusions (psychosis): Ayahuasca might increase the severity of hallucinations in people with psychosis. Don’t use ayahuasca if you have psychosis.
Dosing
Ayahuasca is an herbal drink. The contents of the drink vary depending on the plants used and how they are prepared. Ayahuasca contains the chemical dimethyltryptamine (DMT) which might be unsafe. There isn’t enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of ayahuasca might be.
