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Standing risks

Lethal interactions

By drug class

  • MAOIslethal2 mechanismsconfidence high

Dangerous interactions

26 dangerous interactions recorded for this substance.

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Contraindications

Cardiovascular

  • cardiovascular diseaseabsolute

    Coronary artery disease, uncontrolled hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, and structural heart disease. Vasoconstriction is a documented DOx class effect.

Neurological

  • epilepsyabsolute

    Seizure disorders of any type. Convulsions were documented in the sole confirmed DOB fatality.

Psychiatric

  • bipolar disorderabsolute

    Bipolar I and bipolar II disorder. Risk of manic episode precipitation compounded by the ultra-long duration making intervention difficult.

  • psychotic disordersabsolute

    Personal or family history of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or other primary psychotic disorders. DOB's potent 5-HT2A agonism and exceptionally long duration (18–30 hours) increase both the probability and severity of psychotic reactions.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

  • pregnancy and breastfeedingabsolute

    Pregnancy and breastfeeding. No safety data exist. Contraindicated by precautionary principle.

Other

  • concurrent lithium useabsolute

    Concurrent lithium therapy. Absolute contraindication by class consensus for all serotonergic psychedelics.

  • concurrent MAOI useabsolute

    Concurrent use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors. Dual pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic risk.

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