Abstract Title:

Ayahuasca preparations and serotonin reuptake inhibitors: a potential combination for severe adverse interactions.

Abstract Source:

J Psychoactive Drugs. 1998 Oct-Dec;30(4):367-9. PMID: 9924842

Abstract Author(s):

J C Callaway, C S Grob

Article Affiliation:

J C Callaway

Abstract:

The Amazonian psychoactive plant beverage ayahuasca has attracted increasing interest in recent years. Little attention has been given, however, to potentially dangerous interactions with other drugs. In particular, the interaction between the potent monoamine oxidase-inhibiting harmala alkaloids in ayahuasca and the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class of antidepressants may induce a serotonin syndrome with potentially grave outcome. Caution is advised when combining ayahuasca with certain pharmaceutical drugs.

Study Type : Commentary

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