Member Questionnaire
Contraindications and Cautions
Because psilocybin is such a powerful substance, you’ll want to understand how it can interact with certain conditions and medications. If you may be impacted by potential contraindications, it’s best to consult with supportive and knowledgeable mental health or medical professionals before proceeding with self administered microdosing.
Proceed with caution if you are currently taking any of the following medications
These substances may dampen or negate the effects of psilocybin (aka Trip-Killers):
-
Common SSRIs and antidepressants (e.g., Zoloft, Prozac, Lexapro, Effexor, Remeron)
-
Antipsychotics (e.g., aripiprazole, asenapine, cariprazine, clozapine, haloperidol, lurasidone, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, ziprasidone)
-
Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
-
Benzodiazepines (e.g., Xanax, alprazolam, clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam)
-
MAOIs (bifemelane, caroxazone, isocarboxazid, metralindole, moclobemide, phenelzine, pirlindole, selegiline, tranylcypromine, toloxatone)
-
Trazodone
-
Buspirone
-
Lithium at low doses
-
Lithium at therapeutic doses can be dangerous with psychedelics. Seizures have been reported.
These substances may unpredictably amplify the effects of psilocybin in a negative way (aka a Bad Trip):
-
Alcohol
-
Common narcotic pain killers (eg. oxycodone, Vicodin, Demerol, Norco, Dilaudid, hydrocodone, Percocet/Percodan, morphine, Ultram/tramadol, fentanyl)
Because harm reduction is the main use of psilocybin in healthcare, our clinic team, health affiliate members, and psychedelic guide members will talk with you about microdosing and your medications at your consultation.
When Not to try psilocybin
Active psychosis, suicidal or homicidal ideation with a plan- understand that psilocybin can amplify certain thoughts, and may not be the best fit.
Allergy to mushrooms, fungi, or molds- if you are allergic to all mushrooms, these microdoses might not be for you, but if you're allergic to one type of mushroom, try the capsules with Benadryl on standby.
Active emotional or psychological crisis- it is helpful to first stabilize yourself. For some, microdosing has helped them take steps to accomplish their goals
Recent TBI (in the last 6 months) - anecdotal evidence reported brain bleed and swelling while microdosing, causing the injury to take longer to heal because blood is pooling rather than flowing.
Bi-polar disorder or borderline personality -Psilocybin microdosing may help during the depressive phase, but could aggravate the manic phase.
What to do if you take too much
Our products are designed to be sub-psychedelic, but it is possible to have a negative reaction.
-
People who are allergic to fungus, molds, or mushrooms may sadly find they have an allergic reaction to our products such as swelling or hives.
-
Sensitive people may experience the usually mild psychoactive effects as uncomfortable.
If you experience allergy symptoms or feel uncomfortably too high on psilocybin TAKE BENADRYL. The adult dose of 25-50 mgs (that's 1 to 2 pills) of Benadryl / diphenhydramine generally stops the bad reaction within an hour.