Conclusion: Our results warrant further studies into the clinical efficacy of ibogaine in SUD patients in reducing craving and substance use, but close monitoring of the patients is recommended because of the possible toxic effects. In addition, more work is needed to unravel the neuropharmacological working mechanisms of ibogaine and to investigate its effects on heart rhythm.
PubMed 27244235 ↗Ibogaine
People mainly take Ibogaine for memory, recovery. Based on 8 first-hand reports and 13 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #875 of 1,974 overall.
Of reports that state an outcome, 100% are positive.
What Ibogaine does, according to users
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
What the research says
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
At least one meta-analysis, or 5+ randomized controlled trials. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.
Conclusion: Treatment of SUDs and persisting comorbidities requires innovative treatment approaches. Rapid-onset therapies such as the application of ibogaine may offer novel treatment opportunities for specific individuals. Rigorous study designs within medical settings are necessary to warrant safe application, monitoring, and, possibly, medical intervention.
PubMed 35012793 ↗Conclusion: Bupropion showed a significant modest reduction in ATS use and ATS craving (both rated as very low-quality evidence), larger in males (craving), and with longer treatment (ATS use). These results may inform future studies. More research is warranted on who might benefit from bupropion as ATSUD treatment.
PubMed 37979478 ↗Conclusion: At present, there is no sufficient research evidence to suggest effectiveness of any of the psychedelics on any specific substance use disorder or substance misuse. Further research using rigorous effectiveness evaluation methods with larger sample sizes and longer-term follow-up is required.
PubMed 36933948 ↗Dosage people report
As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
Reported side effects
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
What users say
Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.
“Ibogaine”
“Ibogain”
“kappa opioids are the reason why ibogaine cures people of heroin addiction”
“cortexin and maybe ibogaine being the only other things that comes close, although ibogaine is cardiotoxic”
“Try ibogaine”
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