Medication Considerations
The medication and the particular psychedelic both matter.
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Do I Need to Stop My SSRI Before Taking Psychedelics?
Evidence differs by medication and psychedelic.
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The quantities used in a trial are selected for that study and its participants. They cannot determine what is appropriate for someone else. Never take more to overcome suspected medication-related blunting.
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Do not abruptly stop an SSRI or another psychiatric medication to prepare for a psychedelic experience. Taking an antidepressant does not automatically mean you need to taper. Continuing, changing or tapering a medication is an individual decision with the prescribing clinician,
/mdmaMedical Screening and Psychedelics
Before venturing on a psychedelic journey, you want to ensure the timing is right and understand the risks. A medical screen considers physical health, mental health, medications and recent changes. Being in a private setting does not remove those concerns. Psychedelics can intro
/post/medical-screening-and-psychedelicsPsilocybin
A stronger experience is not necessarily more useful, and a previous experience does not reliably predict the next one. Never take more to overcome suspected medication-related blunting.
/psilocybinA Psychedelic Experience: The Process at a Glance
Look at your health, medications and what you hope to gain.
/post/a-general-process-overviewAbout Entheo
Informed by scientific evidence, experts in the field and our own personal experiences, Entheo has developed free guidebooks to reduce harm and facilitate ideal experiences for people who are interested in learning about or using psychedelics in moderate to high doses in a privat
/aboutBasic Psychedelic Neuroscience
Continue with the Preparation Guidebook , medication considerations and integration resources .
/post/basic-neuroscienceComparing Psychedelics
Works differently. Its physical risks and medication interactions need separate consideration.
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Entheo does not endorse the use of drugs, but fully endorses harm reduction. Harm reduction is a pragmatic, compassionate, and evidence-based approach to lessening the harms associated with drug use. It is also a movement that recognizes the rights of drug users to explore non-or
/disclaimerDo I Need a Psychedelic Trip Sitter?
If you are considering being alone, think carefully about who could notice a problem and help in person. Someone on the phone cannot offer the same support as someone beside you. Familiarity with psychedelics does not remove that uncertainty. A sitter is one part of a wider safet
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There is no blanket answer. Risk depends on the substance, your health, other drugs or medications, and the setting. Studies usually involve screened participants and substantial support; their results cannot establish safety for everyone outside those conditions.
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Taking medication? Read our medication considerations as part of your preparation.
/preparationPsychedelics and Health Risks
Health, medications, surroundings and support change the picture.
/post/psychedelics-and-health-risksPsychedelics Are Not a Panacea
Consider your sleep, health, relationships, responsibilities and support. Read the medical-screening information and review medications with your prescriber. An important goal does not make every way of pursuing it a good fit.
/post/psychedelics-harm-reduction-and-additional-contextQuestions to Ask a Psychedelic Sitter or Facilitator
Who would you refer me to for medical or medication questions?
/post/questions-to-ask-a-psychedelic-sitter-or-facilitatorResearch and Resources
Psychedelic medicine: mechanisms, evidence, and translation to practice. BMJ (2026). A clinical overview of how psychedelics may work, what treatment studies have found, and where the evidence remains uncertain.
/resourcesSet and Setting Begin with Trust
A comfortable room cannot answer a medication question. A familiar supplier cannot guarantee what a product contains or how you will respond. Mushroom strength varies, and there are physical and psychological risks to consider. Chemical analysis of Psilocybe mushrooms (2022) .
/post/set-and-setting-begin-with-trustWhat Are Psychedelics Doing in the Brain? Our Best Current Explanation
Psilocybin, LSD and DMT share important receptor effects, but differ in duration and pharmacology. MDMA primarily promotes release of serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine through transporters; its social and emotional effects need a separate explanation. Ketamine primarily acts
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