23 December 2024 17:47
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What are the known side effects and risks of truffles?
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19 August 2025 19:11
The use of truffles is reasonably safe when compared to other substances. However, the substances in truffles, such as psilocybin and psilocin, entail various side effects and risks. The effects of psilocybin vary depending on the dosage, individual sensitivity, and environmental factors. These are known side effects that can occur when using truffles in higher doses:
- ConfusionUsers may enter a state of confusion, which can lead to a distorted sense of reality.
- FearSome users experience increased anxiety or panic attacks during the experience.
- HallucinationsVisual and auditory hallucinations may occur, which can be overwhelming for some people.
- Increased heart rateAn increased heart rate can also be a side effect, especially in the early stages of the experience.
- SynesthesiaThis is a phenomenon in which sensory experiences become mixed together, such as 'hearing' colors.
In addition, there are specific risks associated with the use of truffles, especially in combination with certain medications or mental disorders:
- Reduced effectiveness of medicationThe use of truffles can affect the effectiveness of anti-anxiety medication and other drugs.
- Mental disordersPeople with a history of mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or psychosis, are at an increased risk of negative experiences.
- Physical contraindications: For people with conditions such as cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, or epilepsy, the use of truffles can be dangerous.
Participating in a truffle session or truffle ceremony:
If you would like to do a truffle session or truffle ceremony at Triptherapie, we ask you to fill out an intake form. We will then assess whether it is safe to participate. truffle ceremony or truffle session.
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19 August 2025 19:23
The famous side effects and risks of truffles Effects of psilocybin vary from mild and temporary to intense and psychologically challenging. Fortunately, the physical risks are relatively low with responsible use, but the mental impact can be significant — both positive and negative. Here is an overview:
Common side effects of truffles
These effects often occur during or shortly after a truffle trip:
- Nausea and urge to vomit, especially in the first hour. This is partly due to the truffles themselves and partly due to tension or a full stomach.
- Change in temperature: cold shivers or, conversely, hot flashes.
- Visual distortions and hallucinations: patterns, color enhancement, movement in stationary objects.
- Emotional release: crying, laughing, wonder, inner silence or euphoria.
- Confusion or loss of time, especially at higher dosages.
- Headache afterwards — often preventable by drinking plenty of fluids and magnesium supplementation.
Mental and psychological risks
These risks are important to take seriously:
- Bad trip: intense fear, panic, derealization, or the feeling of being 'stuck'. Usually temporary and preventable with proper guidance and preparation.
- Worsening of psychological symptoms in people with borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, or psychosis susceptibility.
- Post-trip confusion if there is no room for integration or aftercare.
Therefore, supervision is strongly recommended for therapeutic use. Read more about how glutamate and GABA influence these risks in the article Bad or good trip? Glutamate is the deciding factor..
Rare or medically relevant risks
- Serotonin syndrome (extremely rare): in combination with antidepressants such as SSRIs or MAO inhibitors.
- Increased heart rate or blood pressure – especially in people with cardiovascular disease.
- Prolonged derealization or HPPD – very rare, but occurs mainly in people with a predisposition or long-term drug use.
How to minimize risks?
- At Triptherapie risks are significantly reduced by:
- Intake and screening: prior insight into mental and physical condition.
- Neurotransmitter optimization: Increase GABA, decrease glutamate.
- Professional guidance: during a truffle session or psilocybin session.
- Integration interviews afterwards.
Truffles are therefore essentially safe when used properly, but deserve respect. If you are interested in working on self-development, trauma, or burnout with guidance, then psychedelic therapy possibly a nice step.