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I want to go on an ayahuasca retreat but i am on 40 mg of citalopram a day . how long do i have to stop the medication before i can interact with it?
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At least 2 weeks: Ayahuasca can have very profound psychospiritual benefits & can help some people to overcome depression. However, as a MAO inhibitor it can have serious interactions with many drugs & one must also avoid many foods before using. Combining ayahuasca with citalopram can cause serotonin syndrome. Experts advise stopping citalopram for at least 2 weeks prior. See http://ayahuascasafety.org/?page_id=13
Answered 11/28/2017
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