I would like to attend an ayahuasca ceremony, but currently using 225 mg venlor daily, which is an ssri. Must I stop using the venlor to attend the session and if I have to, how long ahead of time?

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Dr. A Amin HomeopathHomeopathy Doctor7yrs exp

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You can stop if you feel comfort.

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Dr. Shashank RaikwarPsychiatrist6yrs exp

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don't discontinue medication by self, you might experience withdrawal symptoms.

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Dr. Insha KakPsychiatristyrs exp

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Do not stop your medications without the guidance of your psychiatrist it would result in withdrawal symptoms and maybe even relapse. Consult your doctor before meddling with your drugs. Tc.

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