You are advised to abstain from the following list of prescription and recreational drugs which may cause severe illness and/or are not compatible with Ayahuasca if consumed before your Ceremony. It is recommended that where possible, you abstain from them at least four weeks before and after your Ceremony. You must fully inform us of any current or past drug use, especially anti-depressants, antibiotics and recreational drugs such heroin and cocaine, prior to booking your Ceremony.
- Antidepressants containing Selective Serotonine Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI's) such as the herb Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum) and pills such as paroxetine (Seroxat), fluoxetine (Prozac), citalopram (Cipramil), fluvoxamine (Fevarin) and sertraline (Zoloft)
- Sleeping-pills
- Anaesthetics
- Migraine medicines
- Allergy medicines
- Paracetomol and Panadol
- Over the counter cough medicines
- Cocaine
- Amphetamines (speed)
- MDMA (XTC)
- Mescaline cacti (peyote and san pedro)
- Alcohol - Ephedra/ ephedrine (EPH)
- Pseudoephedrine (PSE) – commonly found in decongestants
- Macromerine
- Phentermine (This appetite suppressant drug is known by numerous commercial names. For clarification, please check your medication or ask your doctor)
- Nasal sprays (Vicks Sinex, Prevalin or Otrivin)
- Other MAO-inhibitors