Health Protocols
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Communication in Indigenous Villages Language Diversity in the Heart of Acre When we venture into indigenous villages in Acre, you’ll encounter natives who may not speak Portuguese fluently; they communicate in their natural language. As organizers, we act as more than guides—we are stewards serving the shaman and village leaders. While the entire community converses in Portuguese, our role is to relay to travelers all the wisdom and knowledge that the shaman imparts during their stay in the village. This goes beyond being mere translators; we see ourselves as conduits, ensuring that the richness of the shaman’s teachings is fully understood by those embarking on this transformative journey. Our commitment is to bridge the linguistic gap, allowing you to absorb the profound insights shared by the shaman and community leaders. Thank you for your understanding as we facilitate this cross-cultural exchange.
Protocolos de Saúde
Embarcar em uma jornada pela floresta amazônica para uma imersão indígena pode ser transformador. Aborde-a com reverência, respeito e mente aberta. A Amazônia é um lugar de incrível biodiversidade e significado espiritual para muitas comunidades indígenas.
Você pode encontrar medicamentos tradicionais de plantas como ayahuasca, rapé, sananga e kambô, conhecidos por suas propriedades curativas e importância cultural. Aborde essas cerimônias com humildade e respeito.
Os povos indígenas têm uma conexão profunda com a terra e os espíritos. Ao se imergir em suas tradições, você pode obter insights profundos sobre um modo de vida harmonioso. Pise leve, honre sua sabedoria e mantenha o coração e a mente abertos. Abraçar os ensinamentos da Amazônia pode aprofundar sua conexão com a natureza e renovar seu senso de propósito e espiritualidade.
**Declaração de Responsabilidade e Diretrizes de Segurança para Participantes**
Ao se envolver com a tribo indígena, você confirma que está física e mentalmente apto para as atividades descritas no site. A participação é voluntária e você aceita os riscos inerentes. Por favor, leia atentamente os seguintes termos:
1. **Assunção de Risco:**
– Você reconhece que essas atividades envolvem riscos, incluindo acidentes ou lesões. Você participa voluntariamente e assume total responsabilidade por quaisquer consequências.
2. **Responsabilidade Pessoal:**
– Você é responsável pelo seu próprio bem-estar durante as atividades. Certifique-se de estar física e mentalmente preparado para as experiências descritas nos programas.
3. **Limitação de Responsabilidade:**
– Nós, os organizadores, não podemos aceitar responsabilidade por qualquer acidente, lesão ou evento imprevisto durante as atividades. Ao participar, você renuncia a qualquer reclamação contra nós e quaisquer comunidades indígenas.
4. **Consulta Médica Profissional:**
– Procure orientação médica profissional antes de viajar para o Peru e se envolver nas atividades. Isso inclui consultas para vacinas necessárias e preparações gerais de saúde.
5. **Condições para Participação:**
– Siga todas as recomendações médicas para garantir sua segurança e o bem-estar do grupo. Esteja ciente de que alguns medicamentos e substâncias químicas não se misturam bem com a ayahuasca. Consulte seu médico antes de interromper qualquer medicação prescrita, especialmente antidepressivos.
6. **Prioridade no Bem-Estar:**
– Nosso enfoque em buscar orientação médica e aderir às condições decorre de nosso compromisso com sua segurança e o bem-estar do grupo.
7. **Tomada de Decisão Informada:**
– Sua participação é baseada na plena consciência dos riscos e condições potenciais. A tomada de decisão informada garante uma experiência mais segura e enriquecedora para todos.
8. **Reconhecimento dos Termos:**
– Ao se envolver com os programas da tribo, você reconhece que leu, entendeu e concorda com os termos descritos nesta declaração. Sua participação significa seu compromisso com estas diretrizes.
Esta declaração prioriza sua segurança e agradecemos sua cooperação para garantir uma experiência segura e agradável para todos os envolvidos.
Não é seguro trabalhar com ayahuasca se você tomar os seguintes medicamentos ou tiver alguma das seguintes condições de saúde: IMAOs, ISRSs ou medicamentos antipsicóticos. Além disso, indivíduos com histórico de doenças cardíacas, convulsões ou transtornos psiquiátricos devem consultar um profissional de saúde antes de usar ayahuasca.
**Precauções para o Uso da Ayahuasca**
**Precauções Medicamentosas para a Participação em Cerimônias de Ayahuasca**
Antes de participar de cerimônias de ayahuasca, considere as seguintes diretrizes sobre medicamentos:
1. **Inibidores da Monoamina Oxidase (IMAOs):**
– Descontinue os IMAOs sob a supervisão de seu médico. Combinar IMAOs com ayahuasca pode causar efeitos colaterais perigosos. Permita tempo suficiente para seu corpo eliminar essas substâncias antes da cerimônia.
2. **Medicações do Sistema Serotoninérgico (Incluindo ISRSs):**
– Interrompa as medicações que afetam o sistema serotoninérgico, como ISRSs (por exemplo, Wellbutrin, Prozac, Zoloft, Effexor), sob orientação médica. Misturar esses medicamentos com ayahuasca pode levar à síndrome serotoninérgica, que pode ser grave ou fatal. Planeje a descontinuação com seu médico e permita tempo suficiente para seu sistema limpar-se.
3. **Antidepressivo Herbal Erva de São João:**
– Não tome Erva de São João dentro de duas semanas antes das cerimônias de ayahuasca. Ela pode interagir adversamente com a ayahuasca.
4. **Descontinuação Gradual e Consulta Profissional:**
– Evite interromper abruptamente qualquer medicação sem consultar seu médico. Alguns medicamentos podem causar efeitos colaterais ao serem interrompidos, então permita tempo para esses efeitos cessarem.
5. **Supervisão Médica para Segurança:**
– Sua segurança é primordial. Sempre consulte um profissional de saúde antes de interromper medicações ou se inscrever para um retiro de ayahuasca. Certos medicamentos, incluindo descongestionantes, medicamentos para resfriados e alergias, anti-histamínicos, sedativos, anfetaminas, alguns medicamentos para hipertensão e pílulas para dieta, devem ser interrompidos. Indivíduos com histórico de problemas psicológicos devem ter cautela e revelar qualquer condição de saúde mental.
Não podemos acomodar indivíduos grávidas ou aqueles com condições cardíacas ou hipertensão crônica. Fornecer informações precisas sobre sua saúde garante uma experiência segura com a ayahuasca.
Seguir estas diretrizes e consultar profissionais de saúde cria um ambiente seguro para sua jornada transformadora. Evite usar outras drogas ou substâncias para prevenir interferências com a energia da planta. A divulgação completa de todos os medicamentos é necessária antes de participar de um retiro.
**Histórico Familiar de Doença Mental Grave:**
A ayahuasca pode abordar traumas psicológicos, mas indivíduos com forte histórico familiar de transtorno bipolar, esquizofrenia ou despersonalização devem proceder com cautela. A ayahuasca pode desencadear sintomas em pessoas predispostas a essas condições.
Para indivíduos com histórico familiar de psicose, precisamos garantir:
1. Nenhum histórico direto de mania, psicose ou despersonalização.
2. Nenhuma medicação prévia para essas condições.
3. Nenhuma medicação psiquiátrica atual.
Essas informações são cruciais para sua segurança durante a experiência com a ayahuasca. Se nenhuma dessas condições se aplicar, podemos acomodá-lo para um retiro. Informe-nos se você tem um histórico familiar de doença mental grave para que possamos avaliar a adequação do conselho do xamã.
**Medicamentos a Evitar com Ayahuasca:**
Evite combinar ayahuasca com:
– Outros IMAOs
– ISRSs (inibidores seletivos da recaptação da serotonina)
– Anti-hipertensivos (medicamentos para pressão alta)
– Supressores de apetite (pílulas para dieta)
– Medicamentos para asma, bronquite ou outros problemas respiratórios
– Anti-histamínicos, medicamentos para resfriados e alergias (por exemplo, Actifed DM, Benadryl, Robitussin-DM)
– Depressores do SNC
– Antipsicóticos
– Barbitúricos
– Álcool
**Combinar Drogas Ilegais ou Recreativas com IMAOs:**
Combinar drogas ilegais ou recreativas com IMAOs pode ser extremamente perigoso. Evite:
– Cocaína
– Anfetaminas (met-, dex-, anfetamina)
– MDMA (Ecstasy)
– MDA
– MDEA
– PMA
– Dextrometorfano (DXM)
– Opiáceos
– Mescalina (qualquer fenetilamina)
– Barbitúricos
**Medicamentos Farmacêuticos a Evitar com IMAOs:**
Certos medicamentos farmacêuticos também devem ser evitados com IMAOs devido a potenciais riscos e interações. Isso inclui estimulantes, antidepressivos, antipsicóticos, anti-hipertensivos e mais.
É crucial informar os organizadores do retiro sobre qualquer medicamento ou substância que você esteja tomando para garantir uma experiência segura e produtiva. Isso nos permite fornecer o suporte e cuidado adequados durante o retiro.
Evite:
**Medicamentos:**
– Actifed
– Adderall
– Alaproclate
– Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
– Amantadine hydrochloride (Symmetrel)
– Amineptine
– Amitriptaline
– Amoxapine (Asendin)
– Atomoxedine
– Befloxetone
– Benadryl
– Benylin
– Benzedrine
– Benzphetamine (Didrex)
– Bicifadine
– Brasofensine
– Brofaromine
– Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
– Buspirone (BuSpar)
– Butriptyline
– Carbamazepine (Tegretol, Epitol)
– Chlorpheniramine
– Chlor Trimeton
– Cimoxetone
– Citalopram
– Clomipramine (Anafranil)
– Codeine
– Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
– Cyclizine (Marezine)
– Dapoxotine
– Desipramine (Pertofrane, Norpramin)
– Desvenlafaxine
– Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)
– Dextromethorphan (DXM)
– Dibenzepin
– Dienolide kavapyrone desmethoxyyangonin
– Diethylpropion
– Disopyramide (Norpace)
– Disulfiram (Antabuse)
– Dopamine (Intropin)
– Dosulepin
– Doxepin (Sinequan)
– Duloxetine
– Emsam
– Ephedrine
– Epinephrine (Adrenalin)
– Escitalopram
– Femoxitine
– Fenfluramine (Pondimin)
– Flavoxate Hydrochloride (Urispas)
– Fluoxetine (Prozac)
– Fluvoxamine
– Furazolidone (Furoxone)
– Guanethedine
– Guanadrel (Hylorel)
– Guanethidine (Ismelin)
– Hydralazine (Apresoline)
– 5 Hydroxytryptophan
– Imipramine (Tofranil)
– Iprindole
– Iproniazid (Marsilid, Iprozid, Ipronid, Rivivol, Propilniazida)
– Iproclozide
– Isocarboxazid (Marplan)
– Isoniazid (Laniazid, Nydrazid)
– Isoniazid rifampin (Rifamate, Rimactane)
– Isoproterenol (Isuprel)
– L dopa (Sinemet)
– Levodopa (Dopar, Larodopa)
– Linezolid (Zyvox, Zyvoxid)
– Lithium (Eskalith)
– Lofepramine
– Loratadine (Claritin)
– Maprotiline (Ludiomil)
– Medifoxamine
– Melitracen
– Meperidine (Demerol)
– Metaproterenol (Alupent, Metaprel)
– Metaraminol (Aramine)
– Methamphetamine (Desoxyn)
– Methyldopa (Aidomet)
– Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
– Mianserin
– Milnacipran
– Minaprine
– Mirtazapine (Remeron)
– Moclobemide
– Montelukast (Singulair)
– Nefazodone
– Nialamide
– Nisoxetine
– Nomifensine
– Norepinephrine (Levophed)
– Nortriptyline (Aventyl)
– Oxybutynin chloride (Ditropan)
– Oxymetazoline (Afrin)
– Orphenadrine (Norflex)
– Pargyline (Eutonyl)
– Parnate
– Paroxetine (Paxil)
– Pemoline (Cylert)
– Percocet
– Pethedine (Demerol)
– Phendimetrazine (Plegiline)
– Phenergen
– Phenmetrazine
– Phentermine
– Phenylephrine (Dimetane, Dristan decongestant, Neo Synephrine)
– Phenylpropanolamine (in many cold medicines)
– Phenelzine (Nardil)
– Procarbazine (Matulane)
– Procainamide (Pronestyl)
– Protriptyline (Vivactil)
– Pseudoephedrine
– Oxymetazoline (Afrin)
– Quinidine (Quinidex)
– Rasagiline (Azilect)
– Reboxetine
– Reserpine (Serpasil)
– Risperidone
– Salbutemol
– Salmeterol
– Selegiline (Eldepryl)
– Sertraline (Zoloft)
– Sibutramine
– Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
– Terfenadine (Seldane D)
– Tegretol
– Temaril
– Tesofensine
– Theophylline (Theo Dur)
– Tianeptine
– Toloxatone
– Tramidol
– Tranylcypromine (Parnate)
– Trazodone
– Tricyclic antidepressants (Amitriptyline, Elavil)
– Trimipramine (Surmontil)
– Triptans
– Vanoxerine
– Venlafaxine (Effexor)
– Viloxezine
– Yohimbine
– Zimelidine
– Ziprasidone (Geodon)
**Herbs to Avoid:**
– St. Johns Wort
– Kava
– Kratom
– Ephedra
– Ginseng
– Yohimbe
– Sinicuichi
– Rhodiola Rosea
– Kanna
– Boswellia
– Nutmeg
– Scotch Broom
Additionally, avoid the following herbs:
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**Herbs to Avoid:**
– St. Johns Wort
– Kava
– Kratom
– Ephedra
– Ginseng
– Yohimbe
– Sinicuichi
– Rhodiola Rosea
– Kanna
– Boswellia
– Nutmeg
– Scotch Broom
**Additional Information and Contraindications:**
Combining stimulants with MAOIs carries a special risk that could result in death. When combined with MAOIs, cocaine, amphetamines, or MDMA (ecstasy) can cause a dangerously high blood pressure spike, raising the risk of stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, and overdose on a comparatively tiny amount of cocaine. Fatalities have been documented from combining these substances with prescription MAOIs.
**Specific Drug Interactions with MAOIs:**
– **Tricyclic Antidepressants:** Taking within two weeks of MAOIs can result in severe side effects such as sudden fever, extremely high blood pressure, convulsions, and death.
– **Fluoxetine (Prozac):** Taking within five weeks of MAOIs can cause high fever, rigidity, high blood pressure, mental changes, confusion, and hypomania.
– **Benzedrine, Benzphetamine, Desipramine, Desoxyn, Dexedrine, Dopamine, Ephedrine (contained in Marax, Quadrinal, and other asthma drugs), Epinephrine, Guanadrel, Guanethidine, Hydralazine, Isoproterenol, L-dopa, Metaraminol, Methyldopa, Mirtazapine, Norepinephrine, Oxymetazoline, Phendimetrazine, Phentermine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, Pseudoephedrine, Ritalin, Venlafaxine:** May cause a hypertensive crisis.
– **Adderall:** Can cause high body temperature, seizures, and, in some cases, coma when taken with MAOIs.
– **Bupropion (Wellbutrin):** Taking within two weeks of MAOIs can result in serious side effects like seizures.
– **Buspirone (Buspar):** May result in high blood pressure and increased sedation when combined with MAOIs.
– **Carbamazepine (Tegretol):** May cause fever and increase seizures, particularly in epileptics, when combined with MAOIs.
– **CNS Depressants:** May exacerbate depressive effects when used with MAOIs.
– **Desipramine (Norpramin, Pertofrane):** May cause a hypertensive crisis when used with MAOIs.
Combining certain substances with MAOIs (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors) found in ayahuasca can lead to severe and potentially fatal interactions. Here is a list of drugs and their risks when taken with MAOIs:
– **Dextromethorphan:** May cause excitement, high blood pressure, fever, or brief episodes of psychosis.
– **Fenfluramine:** Can cause fever (hyperpyrexic crisis).
– **Kava:** May cause a hypotensive crisis (severe blood pressure drop).
– **Lithium:** Can cause fever and serotonin syndrome.
– **Meperidine (Demerol):** Has resulted in deaths from a single dose.
– **Metaproterenol or other beta-adrenergic bronchodilators:** May increase blood pressure and heart rate.
– **Mirtazapine (Remeron):** May cause a hypertensive crisis.
– **Nefazodone (Serzone):** Can cause a high fever.
– **Temaril:** May increase the risk of side effects.
– **Terfenadine:** May increase MAOI blood levels.
– **Theophylline:** Can cause a rapid heartbeat and anxiety.
– **Trazodone (Desyrel):** May result in a high fever.
– **Tryptophan or L-tryptophan:** May result in disorientation, confusion, amnesia, delirium, agitation, memory impairment, hypomanic signs, or shivering.
– **Venlafaxine (Effexor):** May result in a hypertensive crisis.
– **Ziprasidone (Geodon):** May result in serotonin syndrome.
**Stimulants and MAOIs:**
– **Cocaine, Amphetamines, MDMA (Ecstasy):** Can cause dangerously high blood pressure, increasing the risk of stroke and cerebral hemorrhage. Documented fatalities have occurred.
**Tricyclic Antidepressants:**
– Taking within two weeks of MAOIs can cause severe side effects, including sudden fever, extremely high blood pressure, convulsions, and death.
**Fluoxetine (Prozac):**
– Taking within five weeks of MAOIs can result in high fever, rigidity, high blood pressure, mental changes, confusion, and hypomania.
**Specific Drugs to Avoid:**
– **Benzedrine, Benzphetamine, Desipramine, Desoxyn, Dexedrine, Dopamine, Ephedrine (Marax, Quadrinal, asthma drugs), Epinephrine, Guanadrel, Guanethidine, Hydralazine, Isoproterenol, L-dopa, Metaraminol, Methyldopa, Mirtazapine, Norepinephrine, Oxymetazoline, Phendimetrazine, Phentermine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, Pseudoephedrine, Ritalin, Venlafaxine:** May cause a hypertensive crisis (severe spike in blood pressure).
Combining certain substances with MAOIs (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors) found in ayahuasca can lead to severe and potentially fatal interactions. Here is a list of drugs and their risks when taken with MAOIs:
– **Adderall:** Can cause high body temperature, seizures, and coma.
– **Bupropion (Wellbutrin):** Taking within two weeks of MAOIs can result in seizures.
– **Buspirone (Buspar):** May result in high blood pressure and increased sedation.
– **Carbamazepine (Tegretol):** May cause fever and increase seizures, particularly in epileptics.
– **CNS Depressants:** May exacerbate depressive effects when combined with MAOIs.
– **Desipramine (Norpramin, Pertofrane):** May cause a hypertensive crisis.
– **Dextromethorphan:** May cause excitement, high blood pressure, fever, or brief episodes of psychosis.
– **Fenfluramine:** Can cause fever (hyperpyrexic crisis).
– **Kava:** May cause a hypotensive crisis (severe blood pressure drop).
– **Lithium:** Can cause fever and serotonin syndrome.
– **Meperidine (Demerol):** Has resulted in deaths from a single dose.
– **Metaproterenol or other beta-adrenergic bronchodilators:** May increase blood pressure and heart rate.
– **Mirtazapine (Remeron):** May cause a hypertensive crisis.
– **Nefazodone (Serzone):** Can cause a high fever.
– **Temaril:** May increase the risk of side effects.
– **Terfenadine:** May increase MAOI blood levels.
– **Theophylline:** Can cause a rapid heartbeat and anxiety.
– **Trazodone (Desyrel):** May result in a high fever.
– **Tryptophan or L-tryptophan:** May cause disorientation, confusion, amnesia, delirium, agitation, memory impairment, hypomanic signs, or shivering.
– **Venlafaxine (Effexor):** May cause a hypertensive crisis.
– **Ziprasidone (Geodon):** May result in serotonin syndrome.
**Alcohol and MAOIs:**
– Can cause headaches and angina (chest pain), potentially masking an MAOI-induced hypertensive crisis. MAOIs can also intensify alcohol’s sedative effects.
**Opiates and MAOIs:**
– Increases the risk of respiratory depression.
**Diuretics and MAOIs:**
– May result in a greater drop in blood pressure than usual and an increase in MAOI blood levels.
**Anesthetics and MAOIs:**
– May increase the anesthetic effect.
**Sleeping Pills, Tranquilizers, and Barbiturates:**
– May increase the sedative effect when combined with MAOIs.
É crucial informar aos organizadores do retiro sobre quaisquer medicamentos ou substâncias que você esteja tomando para garantir uma experiência segura e produtiva. Isso nos permite fornecer o suporte e cuidado adequados durante todo o retiro.
Protocolos de Salud
Embarcar en un viaje a la selva amazónica para una inmersión indígena puede ser transformador. Abórdelo con reverencia, respeto y mente abierta. El Amazonas es un lugar de increíble biodiversidad y significado espiritual para muchas comunidades indígenas.
Puede encontrar medicinas tradicionales de plantas como la ayahuasca, rapé, sananga y kambô, conocidas por sus propiedades curativas e importancia cultural. Aborde estas ceremonias con humildad y respeto.
Los pueblos indígenas tienen una conexión profunda con la tierra y los espíritus. Al sumergirse en sus tradiciones, puede obtener conocimientos profundos sobre una forma de vida armoniosa. Camine con cuidado, honre su sabiduría y mantenga el corazón y la mente abiertos. Abrazar las enseñanzas del Amazonas puede profundizar su conexión con la naturaleza y renovar su sentido de propósito y espiritualidad.
**Renuncia de Responsabilidad y Directrices de Seguridad para los Participantes**
Al involucrarse con la tribu indígena, confirma que está física y mentalmente apto para las actividades descritas en el sitio web. La participación es voluntaria y usted acepta los riesgos inherentes. Por favor, lea atentamente los siguientes términos:
1. **Asunción de Riesgos:**
– Usted reconoce que estas actividades implican riesgos, incluidos accidentes o lesiones. Participa voluntariamente y asume la plena responsabilidad de cualquier consecuencia.
2. **Responsabilidad Personal:**
– Usted es responsable de su propio bienestar durante las actividades. Asegúrese de estar física y mentalmente preparado para las experiencias descritas en los programas.
3. **Limitación de Responsabilidad:**
– Nosotros, los organizadores, no podemos aceptar responsabilidad por cualquier accidente, lesión o evento imprevisto durante las actividades. Al participar, renuncia a cualquier reclamación contra nosotros y contra las comunidades indígenas.
4. **Consulta Médica Profesional:**
– Busque orientación médica profesional antes de viajar a Perú y participar en las actividades. Esto incluye consultas para las vacunas necesarias y preparaciones generales de salud.
5. **Condiciones para la Participación:**
– Siga todas las recomendaciones médicas para garantizar su seguridad y el bienestar del grupo. Tenga en cuenta que algunos medicamentos y sustancias químicas no se mezclan bien con la ayahuasca. Consulte a su médico antes de interrumpir cualquier medicación prescrita, especialmente antidepresivos.
6. **Prioridad al Bienestar:**
– Nuestro énfasis en buscar orientación médica y cumplir con las condiciones surge de nuestro compromiso con su seguridad y el bienestar del grupo.
7. **Toma de Decisiones Informada:**
– Su participación se basa en el pleno conocimiento de los riesgos y condiciones potenciales. La toma de decisiones informada garantiza una experiencia más segura y enriquecedora para todos.
8. **Reconocimiento de los Términos:**
– Al involucrarse con los programas de la tribu, usted reconoce que ha leído, entendido y acepta los términos descritos en esta renuncia de responsabilidad. Su participación significa su compromiso con estas directrices.
Esta renuncia prioriza su seguridad y agradecemos su cooperación para garantizar una experiencia segura y agradable para todos los involucrados.
No es seguro trabajar con ayahuasca si toma los siguientes medicamentos o tiene alguna de las siguientes condiciones de salud: IMAOs, ISRSs o medicamentos antipsicóticos. Además, las personas con antecedentes de enfermedades cardíacas, convulsiones o trastornos psiquiátricos deben consultar a un profesional de la salud antes de usar ayahuasca.
**Precauciones para el Uso de la Ayahuasca**
**Precauciones Medicamentosas para la Participación en Ceremonias de Ayahuasca**
Antes de participar en ceremonias de ayahuasca, considere las siguientes directrices sobre medicamentos:
1. **Inhibidores de la Monoaminooxidasa (IMAO):**
– Suspenda los IMAOs bajo la supervisión de su médico. Combinar IMAOs con ayahuasca puede causar efectos secundarios peligrosos. Permita tiempo suficiente para que su cuerpo elimine estas sustancias antes de la ceremonia.
2. **Medicamentos del Sistema Serotoninérgico (Incluidos ISRSs):**
– Suspenda los medicamentos que afectan el sistema serotoninérgico, como los ISRSs (por ejemplo, Wellbutrin, Prozac, Zoloft, Effexor), bajo orientación médica. Mezclar estos medicamentos con ayahuasca puede llevar al síndrome serotoninérgico, que puede ser grave o fatal. Planifique la suspensión con su médico y permita tiempo suficiente para que su sistema se limpie.
3. **Antidepresivo Herbal Hierba de San Juan:**
– No tome Hierba de San Juan dentro de las dos semanas previas a las ceremonias de ayahuasca. Puede interactuar negativamente con la ayahuasca.
4. **Suspensión Gradual y Consulta Profesional:**
– Evite suspender abruptamente cualquier medicamento sin consultar a su médico. Algunos medicamentos pueden causar efectos secundarios al suspenderse, por lo que permita tiempo para que estos efectos desaparezcan.
5. **Supervisión Médica para la Seguridad:**
– Su seguridad es primordial. Siempre consulte a un profesional de la salud antes de suspender medicamentos o solicitar un retiro de ayahuasca. Ciertos medicamentos, incluidos descongestionantes, medicamentos para resfriados y alergias, antihistamínicos, sedantes, anfetaminas, algunos medicamentos para hipertensión y píldoras para adelgazar, deben ser suspendidos. Las personas con antecedentes de problemas psicológicos deben tener precaución y revelar cualquier condición de salud mental.
No podemos acomodar a personas embarazadas o aquellas con enfermedades cardíacas o hipertensión crónica. Proporcionar información precisa sobre su salud garantiza una experiencia segura con la ayahuasca.
Seguir estas directrices y consultar a profesionales de la salud crea un entorno seguro para su viaje transformador. Evite usar otras drogas o sustancias para prevenir interferencias con la energía de la planta. La divulgación completa de todos los medicamentos es necesaria antes de asistir a un retiro.
**Antecedentes Familiares de Enfermedad Mental Grave:**
La ayahuasca puede abordar traumas psicológicos, pero las personas con fuertes antecedentes familiares de trastorno bipolar, esquizofrenia o despersonalización deben proceder con precaución. La ayahuasca puede desencadenar síntomas en personas predispuestas a estas condiciones.
Para personas con antecedentes familiares de psicosis, necesitamos asegurar:
1. Ningún historial directo de manía, psicosis o despersonalización.
2. Ningún medicamento previo para estas condiciones.
3. Ningún medicamento psiquiátrico actual.
Esta información es crucial para su seguridad durante la experiencia con la ayahuasca. Si ninguna de estas condiciones se aplica, podemos acomodarle para un retiro. Infórmenos si tiene antecedentes familiares de enfermedad mental grave para que podamos evaluar la adecuación del consejo del chamán.
**Medicamentos a Evitar con Ayahuasca:**
Evite combinar ayahuasca con:
– Otros IMAOs
– ISRSs (inhibidores selectivos de la recaptación de serotonina)
– Antihipertensivos (medicamentos para la presión arterial alta)
– Supresores del apetito (píldoras para adelgazar)
– Medicamentos para el asma, bronquitis u otros problemas respiratorios
– Antihistamínicos, medicamentos para resfriados y alergias (por ejemplo, Actifed DM, Benadryl, Robitussin-DM)
– Depresores del SNC
– Antipsicóticos
– Barbitúricos
– Alcohol
**Combinar Drogas Ilegales o Recreativas con IMAOs:**
Combinar drogas ilegales o recreativas con IMAOs puede ser extremadamente peligroso. Evite:
– Cocaína
– Anfetaminas (met-, dex-, anfetamina)
– MDMA (Ecstasy)
– MDA
– MDEA
– PMA
– Dextrometorfano (DXM)
– Opiáceos
– Mescalina (cualquier fenetilamina)
– Barbitúricos
**Medicamentos Farmacéuticos a Evitar con IMAOs:**
Ciertos medicamentos farmacéuticos también deben ser evitados con IMAOs debido a los riesgos e interacciones potenciales. Esto incluye estimulantes, antidepresivos, antipsicóticos, antihipertensivos y más.
Es crucial informar a los organizadores del retiro sobre cualquier medicamento o sustancia que esté tomando para garantizar una experiencia segura y productiva. Esto nos permite proporcionar el apoyo y cuidado adecuados durante el retiro.
Evite:
**Medicamentos:**
– Actifed
– Adderall
– Alaproclate
– Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
– Amantadine hydrochloride (Symmetrel)
– Amineptine
– Amitriptaline
– Amoxapine (Asendin)
– Atomoxedine
– Befloxetone
– Benadryl
– Benylin
– Benzedrine
– Benzphetamine (Didrex)
– Bicifadine
– Brasofensine
– Brofaromine
– Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
– Buspirone (BuSpar)
– Butriptyline
– Carbamazepine (Tegretol, Epitol)
– Chlorpheniramine
– Chlor Trimeton
– Cimoxetone
– Citalopram
– Clomipramine (Anafranil)
– Codeine
– Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
– Cyclizine (Marezine)
– Dapoxotine
– Desipramine (Pertofrane, Norpramin)
– Desvenlafaxine
– Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)
– Dextromethorphan (DXM)
– Dibenzepin
– Dienolide kavapyrone desmethoxyyangonin
– Diethylpropion
– Disopyramide (Norpace)
– Disulfiram (Antabuse)
– Dopamine (Intropin)
– Dosulepin
– Doxepin (Sinequan)
– Duloxetine
– Emsam
– Ephedrine
– Epinephrine (Adrenalin)
– Escitalopram
– Femoxitine
– Fenfluramine (Pondimin)
– Flavoxate Hydrochloride (Urispas)
– Fluoxetine (Prozac)
– Fluvoxamine
– Furazolidone (Furoxone)
– Guanethedine
– Guanadrel (Hylorel)
– Guanethidine (Ismelin)
– Hydralazine (Apresoline)
– 5 Hydroxytryptophan
– Imipramine (Tofranil)
– Iprindole
– Iproniazid (Marsilid, Iprozid, Ipronid, Rivivol, Propilniazida)
– Iproclozide
– Isocarboxazid (Marplan)
– Isoniazid (Laniazid, Nydrazid)
– Isoniazid rifampin (Rifamate, Rimactane)
– Isoproterenol (Isuprel)
– L dopa (Sinemet)
– Levodopa (Dopar, Larodopa)
– Linezolid (Zyvox, Zyvoxid)
– Lithium (Eskalith)
– Lofepramine
– Loratadine (Claritin)
– Maprotiline (Ludiomil)
– Medifoxamine
– Melitracen
– Meperidine (Demerol)
– Metaproterenol (Alupent, Metaprel)
– Metaraminol (Aramine)
– Methamphetamine (Desoxyn)
– Methyldopa (Aidomet)
– Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
– Mianserin
– Milnacipran
– Minaprine
– Mirtazapine (Remeron)
– Moclobemide
– Montelukast (Singulair)
– Nefazodone
– Nialamide
– Nisoxetine
– Nomifensine
– Norepinephrine (Levophed)
– Nortriptyline (Aventyl)
– Oxybutynin chloride (Ditropan)
– Oxymetazoline (Afrin)
– Orphenadrine (Norflex)
– Pargyline (Eutonyl)
– Parnate
– Paroxetine (Paxil)
– Pemoline (Cylert)
– Percocet
– Pethedine (Demerol)
– Phendimetrazine (Plegiline)
– Phenergen
– Phenmetrazine
– Phentermine
– Phenylephrine (Dimetane, Dristan decongestant, Neo Synephrine)
– Phenylpropanolamine (in many cold medicines)
– Phenelzine (Nardil)
– Procarbazine (Matulane)
– Procainamide (Pronestyl)
– Protriptyline (Vivactil)
– Pseudoephedrine
– Oxymetazoline (Afrin)
– Quinidine (Quinidex)
– Rasagiline (Azilect)
– Reboxetine
– Reserpine (Serpasil)
– Risperidone
– Salbutemol
– Salmeterol
– Selegiline (Eldepryl)
– Sertraline (Zoloft)
– Sibutramine
– Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
– Terfenadine (Seldane D)
– Tegretol
– Temaril
– Tesofensine
– Theophylline (Theo Dur)
– Tianeptine
– Toloxatone
– Tramidol
– Tranylcypromine (Parnate)
– Trazodone
– Tricyclic antidepressants (Amitriptyline, Elavil)
– Trimipramine (Surmontil)
– Triptans
– Vanoxerine
– Venlafaxine (Effexor)
– Viloxezine
– Yohimbine
– Zimelidine
– Ziprasidone (Geodon)
**Herbs to Avoid:**
– St. Johns Wort
– Kava
– Kratom
– Ephedra
– Ginseng
– Yohimbe
– Sinicuichi
– Rhodiola Rosea
– Kanna
– Boswellia
– Nutmeg
– Scotch Broom
Additionally, avoid the following herbs:
Here is the list formatted properly:
**Herbs to Avoid:**
– St. Johns Wort
– Kava
– Kratom
– Ephedra
– Ginseng
– Yohimbe
– Sinicuichi
– Rhodiola Rosea
– Kanna
– Boswellia
– Nutmeg
– Scotch Broom
**Additional Information and Contraindications:**
Combining stimulants with MAOIs carries a special risk that could result in death. When combined with MAOIs, cocaine, amphetamines, or MDMA (ecstasy) can cause a dangerously high blood pressure spike, raising the risk of stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, and overdose on a comparatively tiny amount of cocaine. Fatalities have been documented from combining these substances with prescription MAOIs.
**Specific Drug Interactions with MAOIs:**
– **Tricyclic Antidepressants:** Taking within two weeks of MAOIs can result in severe side effects such as sudden fever, extremely high blood pressure, convulsions, and death.
– **Fluoxetine (Prozac):** Taking within five weeks of MAOIs can cause high fever, rigidity, high blood pressure, mental changes, confusion, and hypomania.
– **Benzedrine, Benzphetamine, Desipramine, Desoxyn, Dexedrine, Dopamine, Ephedrine (contained in Marax, Quadrinal, and other asthma drugs), Epinephrine, Guanadrel, Guanethidine, Hydralazine, Isoproterenol, L-dopa, Metaraminol, Methyldopa, Mirtazapine, Norepinephrine, Oxymetazoline, Phendimetrazine, Phentermine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, Pseudoephedrine, Ritalin, Venlafaxine:** May cause a hypertensive crisis.
– **Adderall:** Can cause high body temperature, seizures, and, in some cases, coma when taken with MAOIs.
– **Bupropion (Wellbutrin):** Taking within two weeks of MAOIs can result in serious side effects like seizures.
– **Buspirone (Buspar):** May result in high blood pressure and increased sedation when combined with MAOIs.
– **Carbamazepine (Tegretol):** May cause fever and increase seizures, particularly in epileptics, when combined with MAOIs.
– **CNS Depressants:** May exacerbate depressive effects when used with MAOIs.
– **Desipramine (Norpramin, Pertofrane):** May cause a hypertensive crisis when used with MAOIs.
Combining certain substances with MAOIs (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors) found in ayahuasca can lead to severe and potentially fatal interactions. Here is a list of drugs and their risks when taken with MAOIs:
– **Dextromethorphan:** May cause excitement, high blood pressure, fever, or brief episodes of psychosis.
– **Fenfluramine:** Can cause fever (hyperpyrexic crisis).
– **Kava:** May cause a hypotensive crisis (severe blood pressure drop).
– **Lithium:** Can cause fever and serotonin syndrome.
– **Meperidine (Demerol):** Has resulted in deaths from a single dose.
– **Metaproterenol or other beta-adrenergic bronchodilators:** May increase blood pressure and heart rate.
– **Mirtazapine (Remeron):** May cause a hypertensive crisis.
– **Nefazodone (Serzone):** Can cause a high fever.
– **Temaril:** May increase the risk of side effects.
– **Terfenadine:** May increase MAOI blood levels.
– **Theophylline:** Can cause a rapid heartbeat and anxiety.
– **Trazodone (Desyrel):** May result in a high fever.
– **Tryptophan or L-tryptophan:** May result in disorientation, confusion, amnesia, delirium, agitation, memory impairment, hypomanic signs, or shivering.
– **Venlafaxine (Effexor):** May result in a hypertensive crisis.
– **Ziprasidone (Geodon):** May result in serotonin syndrome.
**Stimulants and MAOIs:**
– **Cocaine, Amphetamines, MDMA (Ecstasy):** Can cause dangerously high blood pressure, increasing the risk of stroke and cerebral hemorrhage. Documented fatalities have occurred.
**Tricyclic Antidepressants:**
– Taking within two weeks of MAOIs can cause severe side effects, including sudden fever, extremely high blood pressure, convulsions, and death.
**Fluoxetine (Prozac):**
– Taking within five weeks of MAOIs can result in high fever, rigidity, high blood pressure, mental changes, confusion, and hypomania.
**Specific Drugs to Avoid:**
– **Benzedrine, Benzphetamine, Desipramine, Desoxyn, Dexedrine, Dopamine, Ephedrine (Marax, Quadrinal, asthma drugs), Epinephrine, Guanadrel, Guanethidine, Hydralazine, Isoproterenol, L-dopa, Metaraminol, Methyldopa, Mirtazapine, Norepinephrine, Oxymetazoline, Phendimetrazine, Phentermine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, Pseudoephedrine, Ritalin, Venlafaxine:** May cause a hypertensive crisis (severe spike in blood pressure).
Combining certain substances with MAOIs (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors) found in ayahuasca can lead to severe and potentially fatal interactions. Here is a list of drugs and their risks when taken with MAOIs:
– **Adderall:** Can cause high body temperature, seizures, and coma.
– **Bupropion (Wellbutrin):** Taking within two weeks of MAOIs can result in seizures.
– **Buspirone (Buspar):** May result in high blood pressure and increased sedation.
– **Carbamazepine (Tegretol):** May cause fever and increase seizures, particularly in epileptics.
– **CNS Depressants:** May exacerbate depressive effects when combined with MAOIs.
– **Desipramine (Norpramin, Pertofrane):** May cause a hypertensive crisis.
– **Dextromethorphan:** May cause excitement, high blood pressure, fever, or brief episodes of psychosis.
– **Fenfluramine:** Can cause fever (hyperpyrexic crisis).
– **Kava:** May cause a hypotensive crisis (severe blood pressure drop).
– **Lithium:** Can cause fever and serotonin syndrome.
– **Meperidine (Demerol):** Has resulted in deaths from a single dose.
– **Metaproterenol or other beta-adrenergic bronchodilators:** May increase blood pressure and heart rate.
– **Mirtazapine (Remeron):** May cause a hypertensive crisis.
– **Nefazodone (Serzone):** Can cause a high fever.
– **Temaril:** May increase the risk of side effects.
– **Terfenadine:** May increase MAOI blood levels.
– **Theophylline:** Can cause a rapid heartbeat and anxiety.
– **Trazodone (Desyrel):** May result in a high fever.
– **Tryptophan or L-tryptophan:** May cause disorientation, confusion, amnesia, delirium, agitation, memory impairment, hypomanic signs, or shivering.
– **Venlafaxine (Effexor):** May cause a hypertensive crisis.
– **Ziprasidone (Geodon):** May result in serotonin syndrome.
**Alcohol and MAOIs:**
– Can cause headaches and angina (chest pain), potentially masking an MAOI-induced hypertensive crisis. MAOIs can also intensify alcohol’s sedative effects.
**Opiates and MAOIs:**
– Increases the risk of respiratory depression.
**Diuretics and MAOIs:**
– May result in a greater drop in blood pressure than usual and an increase in MAOI blood levels.
**Anesthetics and MAOIs:**
– May increase the anesthetic effect.
**Sleeping Pills, Tranquilizers, and Barbiturates:**
– May increase the sedative effect when combined with MAOIs.
Es crucial informar a los organizadores del retiro sobre cualquier medicamento o sustancia que esté tomando para garantizar una experiencia segura y productiva. Esto nos permite proporcionar el apoyo y cuidado adecuados durante todo el retiro.
Health Protocols
Embarking on a journey into the Amazon rainforest for an indigenous immersion can be transformative. Approach it with reverence, respect, and an open mind. The Amazon is a place of incredible biodiversity and spiritual significance for many indigenous communities.
You may encounter traditional plant medicines like ayahuasca, hape, sanaga, and kambo, known for their healing properties and cultural importance. Approach these ceremonies with humility and respect.
The indigenous people have a deep connection to the land and spirits. By immersing in their traditions, you can gain profound insights into a harmonious way of life. Tread lightly, honor their wisdom, and keep an open heart and mind. Embracing the teachings of the Amazon can deepen your connection to nature and renew your sense of purpose and spirituality.
Participant Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines
By engaging with the indigenous tribe, you confirm that you are physically and mentally fit for the activities described on the website. Participation is voluntary, and you accept the inherent risks. Please read the following terms carefully:
1. **Assumption of Risk:**
– You acknowledge that these activities involve risks, including accidents or injuries. You voluntarily participate and assume full responsibility for any consequences.
2. **Personal Responsibility:**
– You are responsible for your own well-being during the activities. Ensure you are physically and mentally prepared for the experiences outlined in the programs.
By engaging with the indigenous tribe, you confirm your physical and mental fitness for the activities described on the website. Participation is voluntary, and you accept the inherent risks. Please read the following terms carefully:
1. **Assumption of Risk:**
– You acknowledge that these activities involve risks, including accidents or injuries. You voluntarily participate and assume full responsibility for any consequences.
2. **Personal Responsibility:**
– You are responsible for your own well-being during the activities. Ensure you are physically and mentally prepared for the experiences outlined in the programs.
3. **Limitation of Liability:**
– We, the organizers, cannot accept liability for any accident, injury, or unforeseen event during the activities. By participating, you waive any claims against us and any indigenous communities.
4. **Professional Medical Advice:**
– Seek professional medical advice before traveling to Peru and engaging in the activities. This includes consultations for necessary vaccinations and overall health preparations.
5. **Conditions for Participation:**
– Follow all medical recommendations to ensure your safety and the well-being of the group. Be aware that some medications and chemicals do not mix well with ayahuasca. Consult your physician before stopping any prescribed medication, especially antidepressants.
6. **Prioritizing Welfare:**
– Our emphasis on seeking medical advice and adhering to conditions stems from our commitment to your safety and the group’s welfare.
7. **Informed Decision-Making:**
– Your participation is based on full awareness of the potential risks and conditions. Informed decision-making ensures a safer and more enriching experience for all.
8. **Acknowledgment of Terms:**
– By engaging with the tribe’s programs, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms outlined in this disclaimer. Your participation signifies your commitment to these guidelines.
This disclaimer prioritizes your safety, and we appreciate your cooperation in ensuring a secure and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
It is not safe to work with ayahuasca if you take the following medications or have any of the following health conditions: MAOIs, SSRIs, or antipsychotic medications. Additionally, individuals with a history of heart conditions, seizures, or psychiatric disorders should consult with a healthcare provider before using ayahuasca
Precautions for Using Ayahuasca
Medication Precautions for Ayahuasca Participation
Before participating in ayahuasca ceremonies, consider the following medication guidelines:
1. **Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs):**
– Discontinue MAOIs under your doctor’s supervision. Combining MAOIs with ayahuasca can cause dangerous side effects. Allow sufficient time for your body to clear these substances before the ceremony.
2. **Serotonin System Medications (Including SSRIs):**
– Cease medications affecting the serotonin system, such as SSRIs (e.g., Wellbutrin, Prozac, Zoloft, Effexor), under healthcare guidance. Mixing these with ayahuasca can lead to serotonin syndrome, which can be severe or fatal. Plan discontinuation with your doctor and allow ample time for your system to clear.
3. **Herbal Antidepressant St. John’s Wort:**
– Do not take St. John’s Wort within two weeks of ayahuasca ceremonies. It can interact adversely with ayahuasca.
4. **Gradual Discontinuation and Professional Consultation:**
– Avoid abruptly stopping any medication without consulting your doctor. Some medications can cause side effects upon discontinuation, so allow time for these to subside.
5. Medical Supervision for Safety:
Your safety is paramount. Always consult a healthcare professional before discontinuing medications or applying for an ayahuasca retreat. Certain medications, including decongestants, cold and allergy medications, antihistamines, sedatives, amphetamines, some hypertensive drugs, and diet pills, should be stopped. Individuals with a history of psychological issues should exercise caution and disclose any mental health conditions.
We cannot accommodate pregnant individuals or those with heart conditions or chronic high blood pressure. Providing accurate health information ensures a safe ayahuasca experience.
Following these guidelines and consulting with healthcare professionals creates a safe environment for your transformative journey. Avoid using other drugs or substances to prevent interference with the plant’s energy. Complete disclosure of all medications is required before attending a retreat.
**Family History of Severe Mental Illness:**
Ayahuasca can address psychological trauma, but individuals with a strong family history of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or depersonalization should proceed cautiously. Ayahuasca might trigger symptoms in those predisposed to these conditions.
For individuals with a family history of psychosis, we need to ensure:
1. No direct history of mania, psychosis, or depersonalization.
2. No prior medication for these conditions.
3. No current psychiatric medication.
This information is crucial for your safety during the ayahuasca experience. If none of these apply, we may be able to accommodate you for a retreat. Inform us if you have a family history of severe mental illness so we can assess the appropriateness of the shaman’s advice.
**Medications to Avoid with Ayahuasca:**
Avoid combining ayahuasca with:
– Other MAOIs
– SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)
– Antihypertensives (high blood pressure medicine)
– Appetite suppressants (diet pills)
– Medicines for asthma, bronchitis, or other breathing problems
– Antihistamines, cold and allergy medicines (e.g., Actifed DM, Benadryl, Robitussin-DM)
– CNS depressants
– Antipsychotics
– Barbiturates
– Alcohol
**Combining Illegal or Recreational Drugs with MAOIs:**
Combining illegal or recreational drugs with MAOIs can be extremely dangerous. Avoid:
– Cocaine
– Amphetamines (meth-, dex-, amphetamine)
– MDMA (Ecstasy)
– MDA
– MDEA
– PMA
– Dextromethorphan (DXM)
– Opiates
– Mescaline (any phenethylamine)
– Barbiturates
**Pharmaceutical Drugs to Avoid with MAOIs:**
Certain pharmaceutical drugs should also be avoided with MAOIs due to potential risks and interactions. These include stimulants, antidepressants, antipsychotics, antihypertensives, and more.
It’s crucial to inform retreat organizers about any drugs or substances you are taking to ensure a safe and productive experience. This allows us to provide the appropriate support and care throughout the retreat.
Avoid:
**Medications:**
– Actifed
– Adderall
– Alaproclate
– Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
– Amantadine hydrochloride (Symmetrel)
– Amineptine
– Amitriptaline
– Amoxapine (Asendin)
– Atomoxedine
– Befloxetone
– Benadryl
– Benylin
– Benzedrine
– Benzphetamine (Didrex)
– Bicifadine
– Brasofensine
– Brofaromine
– Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
– Buspirone (BuSpar)
– Butriptyline
– Carbamazepine (Tegretol, Epitol)
– Chlorpheniramine
– Chlor Trimeton
– Cimoxetone
– Citalopram
– Clomipramine (Anafranil)
– Codeine
– Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
– Cyclizine (Marezine)
– Dapoxotine
– Desipramine (Pertofrane, Norpramin)
– Desvenlafaxine
– Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)
– Dextromethorphan (DXM)
– Dibenzepin
– Dienolide kavapyrone desmethoxyyangonin
– Diethylpropion
– Disopyramide (Norpace)
– Disulfiram (Antabuse)
– Dopamine (Intropin)
– Dosulepin
– Doxepin (Sinequan)
– Duloxetine
– Emsam
– Ephedrine
– Epinephrine (Adrenalin)
– Escitalopram
– Femoxitine
– Fenfluramine (Pondimin)
– Flavoxate Hydrochloride (Urispas)
– Fluoxetine (Prozac)
– Fluvoxamine
– Furazolidone (Furoxone)
– Guanethedine
– Guanadrel (Hylorel)
– Guanethidine (Ismelin)
– Hydralazine (Apresoline)
– 5 Hydroxytryptophan
– Imipramine (Tofranil)
– Iprindole
– Iproniazid (Marsilid, Iprozid, Ipronid, Rivivol, Propilniazida)
– Iproclozide
– Isocarboxazid (Marplan)
– Isoniazid (Laniazid, Nydrazid)
– Isoniazid rifampin (Rifamate, Rimactane)
– Isoproterenol (Isuprel)
– L dopa (Sinemet)
– Levodopa (Dopar, Larodopa)
– Linezolid (Zyvox, Zyvoxid)
– Lithium (Eskalith)
– Lofepramine
– Loratadine (Claritin)
– Maprotiline (Ludiomil)
– Medifoxamine
– Melitracen
– Meperidine (Demerol)
– Metaproterenol (Alupent, Metaprel)
– Metaraminol (Aramine)
– Methamphetamine (Desoxyn)
– Methyldopa (Aidomet)
– Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
– Mianserin
– Milnacipran
– Minaprine
– Mirtazapine (Remeron)
– Moclobemide
– Montelukast (Singulair)
– Nefazodone
– Nialamide
– Nisoxetine
– Nomifensine
– Norepinephrine (Levophed)
– Nortriptyline (Aventyl)
– Oxybutynin chloride (Ditropan)
– Oxymetazoline (Afrin)
– Orphenadrine (Norflex)
– Pargyline (Eutonyl)
– Parnate
– Paroxetine (Paxil)
– Pemoline (Cylert)
– Percocet
– Pethedine (Demerol)
– Phendimetrazine (Plegiline)
– Phenergen
– Phenmetrazine
– Phentermine
– Phenylephrine (Dimetane, Dristan decongestant, Neo Synephrine)
– Phenylpropanolamine (in many cold medicines)
– Phenelzine (Nardil)
– Procarbazine (Matulane)
– Procainamide (Pronestyl)
– Protriptyline (Vivactil)
– Pseudoephedrine
– Oxymetazoline (Afrin)
– Quinidine (Quinidex)
– Rasagiline (Azilect)
– Reboxetine
– Reserpine (Serpasil)
– Risperidone
– Salbutemol
– Salmeterol
– Selegiline (Eldepryl)
– Sertraline (Zoloft)
– Sibutramine
– Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
– Terfenadine (Seldane D)
– Tegretol
– Temaril
– Tesofensine
– Theophylline (Theo Dur)
– Tianeptine
– Toloxatone
– Tramidol
– Tranylcypromine (Parnate)
– Trazodone
– Tricyclic antidepressants (Amitriptyline, Elavil)
– Trimipramine (Surmontil)
– Triptans
– Vanoxerine
– Venlafaxine (Effexor)
– Viloxezine
– Yohimbine
– Zimelidine
– Ziprasidone (Geodon)
**Herbs to Avoid:**
– St. Johns Wort
– Kava
– Kratom
– Ephedra
– Ginseng
– Yohimbe
– Sinicuichi
– Rhodiola Rosea
– Kanna
– Boswellia
– Nutmeg
– Scotch Broom
Additionally, avoid the following herbs:
Here is the list formatted properly:
**Herbs to Avoid:**
– St. Johns Wort
– Kava
– Kratom
– Ephedra
– Ginseng
– Yohimbe
– Sinicuichi
– Rhodiola Rosea
– Kanna
– Boswellia
– Nutmeg
– Scotch Broom
**Additional Information and Contraindications:**
Combining stimulants with MAOIs carries a special risk that could result in death. When combined with MAOIs, cocaine, amphetamines, or MDMA (ecstasy) can cause a dangerously high blood pressure spike, raising the risk of stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, and overdose on a comparatively tiny amount of cocaine. Fatalities have been documented from combining these substances with prescription MAOIs.
**Specific Drug Interactions with MAOIs:**
– **Tricyclic Antidepressants:** Taking within two weeks of MAOIs can result in severe side effects such as sudden fever, extremely high blood pressure, convulsions, and death.
– **Fluoxetine (Prozac):** Taking within five weeks of MAOIs can cause high fever, rigidity, high blood pressure, mental changes, confusion, and hypomania.
– **Benzedrine, Benzphetamine, Desipramine, Desoxyn, Dexedrine, Dopamine, Ephedrine (contained in Marax, Quadrinal, and other asthma drugs), Epinephrine, Guanadrel, Guanethidine, Hydralazine, Isoproterenol, L-dopa, Metaraminol, Methyldopa, Mirtazapine, Norepinephrine, Oxymetazoline, Phendimetrazine, Phentermine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, Pseudoephedrine, Ritalin, Venlafaxine:** May cause a hypertensive crisis.
– **Adderall:** Can cause high body temperature, seizures, and, in some cases, coma when taken with MAOIs.
– **Bupropion (Wellbutrin):** Taking within two weeks of MAOIs can result in serious side effects like seizures.
– **Buspirone (Buspar):** May result in high blood pressure and increased sedation when combined with MAOIs.
– **Carbamazepine (Tegretol):** May cause fever and increase seizures, particularly in epileptics, when combined with MAOIs.
– **CNS Depressants:** May exacerbate depressive effects when used with MAOIs.
– **Desipramine (Norpramin, Pertofrane):** May cause a hypertensive crisis when used with MAOIs.
Combining certain substances with MAOIs (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors) found in ayahuasca can lead to severe and potentially fatal interactions. Here is a list of drugs and their risks when taken with MAOIs:
– **Dextromethorphan:** May cause excitement, high blood pressure, fever, or brief episodes of psychosis.
– **Fenfluramine:** Can cause fever (hyperpyrexic crisis).
– **Kava:** May cause a hypotensive crisis (severe blood pressure drop).
– **Lithium:** Can cause fever and serotonin syndrome.
– **Meperidine (Demerol):** Has resulted in deaths from a single dose.
– **Metaproterenol or other beta-adrenergic bronchodilators:** May increase blood pressure and heart rate.
– **Mirtazapine (Remeron):** May cause a hypertensive crisis.
– **Nefazodone (Serzone):** Can cause a high fever.
– **Temaril:** May increase the risk of side effects.
– **Terfenadine:** May increase MAOI blood levels.
– **Theophylline:** Can cause a rapid heartbeat and anxiety.
– **Trazodone (Desyrel):** May result in a high fever.
– **Tryptophan or L-tryptophan:** May result in disorientation, confusion, amnesia, delirium, agitation, memory impairment, hypomanic signs, or shivering.
– **Venlafaxine (Effexor):** May result in a hypertensive crisis.
– **Ziprasidone (Geodon):** May result in serotonin syndrome.
**Stimulants and MAOIs:**
– **Cocaine, Amphetamines, MDMA (Ecstasy):** Can cause dangerously high blood pressure, increasing the risk of stroke and cerebral hemorrhage. Documented fatalities have occurred.
**Tricyclic Antidepressants:**
– Taking within two weeks of MAOIs can cause severe side effects, including sudden fever, extremely high blood pressure, convulsions, and death.
**Fluoxetine (Prozac):**
– Taking within five weeks of MAOIs can result in high fever, rigidity, high blood pressure, mental changes, confusion, and hypomania.
**Specific Drugs to Avoid:**
– **Benzedrine, Benzphetamine, Desipramine, Desoxyn, Dexedrine, Dopamine, Ephedrine (Marax, Quadrinal, asthma drugs), Epinephrine, Guanadrel, Guanethidine, Hydralazine, Isoproterenol, L-dopa, Metaraminol, Methyldopa, Mirtazapine, Norepinephrine, Oxymetazoline, Phendimetrazine, Phentermine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, Pseudoephedrine, Ritalin, Venlafaxine:** May cause a hypertensive crisis (severe spike in blood pressure).
Combining certain substances with MAOIs (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors) found in ayahuasca can lead to severe and potentially fatal interactions. Here is a list of drugs and their risks when taken with MAOIs:
– **Adderall:** Can cause high body temperature, seizures, and coma.
– **Bupropion (Wellbutrin):** Taking within two weeks of MAOIs can result in seizures.
– **Buspirone (Buspar):** May result in high blood pressure and increased sedation.
– **Carbamazepine (Tegretol):** May cause fever and increase seizures, particularly in epileptics.
– **CNS Depressants:** May exacerbate depressive effects when combined with MAOIs.
– **Desipramine (Norpramin, Pertofrane):** May cause a hypertensive crisis.
– **Dextromethorphan:** May cause excitement, high blood pressure, fever, or brief episodes of psychosis.
– **Fenfluramine:** Can cause fever (hyperpyrexic crisis).
– **Kava:** May cause a hypotensive crisis (severe blood pressure drop).
– **Lithium:** Can cause fever and serotonin syndrome.
– **Meperidine (Demerol):** Has resulted in deaths from a single dose.
– **Metaproterenol or other beta-adrenergic bronchodilators:** May increase blood pressure and heart rate.
– **Mirtazapine (Remeron):** May cause a hypertensive crisis.
– **Nefazodone (Serzone):** Can cause a high fever.
– **Temaril:** May increase the risk of side effects.
– **Terfenadine:** May increase MAOI blood levels.
– **Theophylline:** Can cause a rapid heartbeat and anxiety.
– **Trazodone (Desyrel):** May result in a high fever.
– **Tryptophan or L-tryptophan:** May cause disorientation, confusion, amnesia, delirium, agitation, memory impairment, hypomanic signs, or shivering.
– **Venlafaxine (Effexor):** May cause a hypertensive crisis.
– **Ziprasidone (Geodon):** May result in serotonin syndrome.
**Alcohol and MAOIs:**
– Can cause headaches and angina (chest pain), potentially masking an MAOI-induced hypertensive crisis. MAOIs can also intensify alcohol’s sedative effects.
**Opiates and MAOIs:**
– Increases the risk of respiratory depression.
**Diuretics and MAOIs:**
– May result in a greater drop in blood pressure than usual and an increase in MAOI blood levels.
**Anesthetics and MAOIs:**
– May increase the anesthetic effect.
**Sleeping Pills, Tranquilizers, and Barbiturates:**
– May increase the sedative effect when combined with MAOIs.
It’s crucial to inform retreat organizers about any drugs or substances you are taking to ensure a safe and productive experience. This allows us to provide the appropriate support and care throughout the retreat.