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ayahuasca

Hallucinogen

Hallucinogen
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated

Mechanism

Ayahuasca is a hallucinogenic brew whose main ingredients are DMT (N,N-dimethyltryptamine) and a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI).

Side effects

Common
Severe vomiting

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Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team