Combining magic mushrooms and truffles with other drugs or medicines...

Paddo's en truffels combineren met andere drugs of medicijnen

Marcel · 2019-02-28T13:41:03Z

Frequently asked questions about medication and trip therapy We regularly receive questions via the forum about whether trip therapy is compatible with certain medications. For example, we are asked: ‘Can I undertake a magic mushroom trip therapy session if I’m taking bisoprolol fumarate?’ ‘Can Prozac and psychedelics be taken together, or do I need to taper off that medication as well?’ Citalopram and substances such as magic truffles in trip therapy? In trip therapy, we use psilocybin-containing mushrooms and sclerotia (magic truffles). Although magic mushrooms and truffles are among the least harmful drugs, medication must indeed be taken into account. Harm caused by drugs, with magic mushrooms being the least harmful Combining medication and psilocybin The image below clearly illustrates when we need to be cautious about combining medication with trip therapy. The section on ‘mushrooms’ can be regarded as trip therapy, as we use psilocybin, which is also found in magic mushrooms. Combining psilocybin with drugs or medication can be dangerous Tramadol and psilocybin We cannot offer trip therapy if Tramadol is being used. If you are taking Tramadol for a short period, you can stop immediately; if you are taking it long-term, you should taper off over a period of two weeks and then refrain from using it for two weeks before undergoing trip therapy. Antidepressants and psilocybin: We advise against trip therapy if you are taking SSRIs or MAOIs (MAO inhibitors), despite the low risk of complications. It is best to first undergo a tapering period* in combination with serotonin-boosting activities and diet or supplements. In this way, trip therapy can be a starting point for a medication-free life. What is not mentioned, but must be stated, is that no psychedelics whatsoever should be used whilst taking lithium. Lithium medication must first be tapered off* before a psychedelic experience can take place. * Taper-off of this medication can be a psychologically gruelling process requiring support from a specialist. Always contact the prescribing doctor first. Medication for cardiovascular function and psilocybin In most cases, this does not pose a problem. Do bear in mind, however, that the use of psilocybin slightly raises blood pressure. Ideally, you should follow a blood pressure-lowering diet to reduce your reliance on medication and to further minimise the small risk of complications. Sedatives, sleeping pills and psilocybin Benzodiazepines – commonly known as ‘benzos’ or ‘pams’, such as diazepam – are tranquillisers. This group of medicines carries a slightly increased risk and can make a trip less effective. The advice is to taper off first with the support of an expert. Combining psilocybin and recreational drugs (Triptherapie) with cannabis, amphetamines and cocaine is unnecessarily dangerous, and we will never facilitate this. What is less dangerous is combining it with other substances such as alcohol and the physically debilitating GHB/GBL; however, we do not do this either, as it would undermine the aim of trip therapy, which is to improve one’s health. Any form of unnecessary substance use should be avoided in the two weeks leading up to the trip therapy session in order to achieve the best results without posing any risks to physical and mental wellbeing. Conclusion: The use of psilocybin on its own is very safe. When combined with medication or other drugs, there are only a few combinations that are genuinely unsafe. Nevertheless, it is wise to first wean yourself off medication by adopting a healthier lifestyle and only then undertake a trip therapy session to tie up the psychological loose ends. Ultimately, your body is your most valuable asset. Take care of it by looking after it properly. Need help? We’re here for you. You can get in touch via the forum, the comments section below or by email, for example.

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Many questions about medication and psychedelic therapy

We regularly receive questions via the forum about whether trip therapy is compatible with certain medications. For example, we are asked about:;

Can I do mushroom trip therapy if I use Bisoprolol fumarate?

Can Prozac and psychedelics be taken together, or do they also need to be tapered off?

Citalopram and substances such as magic truffles in trip therapy?

In trip therapy, we use psilocybin-containing mushrooms (psilocybin mushrooms) and sclerotia (magic truffles). Although psilocybin mushrooms and truffles are among the least harmful drugs, it is indeed important to take any other medication you are taking into account.

Harm caused by drugs, with magic mushrooms considered the least harmful

Combination medications and psilocybin

The image below clearly illustrates when we need to be careful about combining medication with ‘trip therapy’. The section on mushrooms can be regarded as ‘trip therapy’, as we use psilocybin, which is also found in magic mushrooms.

Combining psilocybin with other drugs or medication can be dangerous

Tramadol and psilocybin

We cannot offer trip therapy whilst you are taking Tramadol. If you are taking it for a short period, you can stop immediately; if you are taking it long-term, you must taper off over a period of two weeks and then refrain from taking it for two weeks before starting trip therapy.

Antidepressants and psilocybin

We do not recommend trip therapy for those taking SSRIs and MAOIs (MAO inhibitors), despite the low risk of complications. It is best to first undergo a tapering-off period* in combination with serotonin-boosting activities and diet or supplements. In this way, trip therapy can be a first step towards a medication-free life.

What isn’t mentioned, but needs to be pointed out, is that you must not take any psychedelics whilst on lithium. Lithium medication must first be tapered off* before a trip can take place.

* Coming off this medication can be a mentally draining process that requires support from a specialist. Always contact the person who prescribed the medication first.

Medication for cardiovascular function and psilocybin

In most cases, this does not pose a problem. Do bear in mind, however, that taking psilocybin raises blood pressure slightly. Ideally, you should follow a blood-pressure-lowering diet to reduce your reliance on medication and to further minimise the small risk of complications.

Sedatives, sleeping pills and psilocybin

Benzodiazepines are ‘benzos’ or ‘pams’, such as diazepam, and are sedative medicines. This group of medicines carries a slightly increased risk and can make a trip less effective. The advice is to taper off them first, with the support of an expert.

Psilocybin and recreational drugs

Combining Triptherapie with cannabis, amphetamines and cocaine is unnecessarily dangerous, and we will never facilitate this. What is less dangerous is combining it with other substances such as alcohol and the physically debilitating GHB/GBL, and we do not do this either because it would defeat the purpose of trip therapy, which is to improve one’s health. Any form of unnecessary substance use should be avoided in the two weeks leading up to the trip therapy session in order to achieve the best results without posing any risks to physical and mental wellbeing.

Conclusion

Taking psilocybin on its own is very safe. When combined with medication or other drugs, there are only a few combinations that are genuinely unsafe. Nevertheless, it is wise to first wean yourself off medication by adopting a healthier lifestyle, and only then undertake a trip therapy session to tie up any loose psychological ends. Ultimately, your body is your most valuable asset. Take good care of it by looking after it properly.

Need help?

We’re here to help. For example, you can get in touch via the forum, the comments below or via the email.

Posted : 28 February 2019 15:41