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Is taking ibogaine for my bipolar disorder safe?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ibogaine: Is a naturally occuring psychoactive agent in iboga plants, used in some countries to detox. From opiates & alcohol & narcotics. It is known to cause hallucinations & dissociative states & is banned in most countries.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: I would caution against use of ibogaine. It is reported to act as a stimulant in low dose and as a psychedelic in high dose. This would be UNSAFE.

Answered 8/9/2014

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