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Lethal interactions

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  • MAOIslethal2 mechanismsconfidence high

Dangerous interactions

26 dangerous interactions recorded for this substance.

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Contraindications

Cardiovascular

  • hypertensionabsolute

    Uncontrolled hypertension is an absolute contraindication due to prolonged 5-HT2A-mediated vasoconstriction. The extreme duration (16-30 hours) means cardiovascular stress is sustained far longer than with shorter-acting psychedelics.

  • coronary artery diseaseabsolute

    Coronary artery disease is an absolute contraindication. Prolonged vasoconstriction combined with stimulant-like cardiovascular effects creates significant ischemic risk over the extended duration.

Neurological

  • epilepsyrelative

    Epilepsy and seizure disorders are relative contraindications. Preclinical data suggest 5-HT2A agonism can reduce seizure threshold, though no DOI-specific seizure cases have been published.

Psychiatric

  • psychotic disordersabsolute

    Personal or family history of psychotic disorders (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder) is an absolute contraindication. 5-HT2A agonists can trigger psychotic episodes, and DOI's extreme duration makes acute management extremely difficult.

  • bipolar disorderrelative

    Bipolar disorder is a relative contraindication. Risk of triggering manic or mixed episodes, compounded by the 16-30 hour experience window and subsequent sleep deprivation which independently destabilizes bipolar mood regulation.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

  • pregnancyabsolute

    Pregnancy is an absolute contraindication. Sustained vasoconstriction over 16-30 hours poses theoretical risk to placental blood flow. No reproductive safety data exist.

Other

  • concurrent serotonergic medicationabsolute

    concurrent MAOI use, concurrent tramadol use, concurrent SSRI/SNRI use

    Concurrent use of serotonergic medications (MAOIs, SSRIs, SNRIs, tramadol) is absolutely contraindicated due to serotonin syndrome risk. MAOIs pose the highest risk; tramadol combines SNRI activity with serotonin release.

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