Ibogaine Safety
Ibogaine Safety
Even though both iboga and ibogaine may be perfectly safe, they are only so as far as they are administered by experts, and only after the subject has undergone prior medical screening to determine overall health status and avoid potential complications; the results of the screening will then determine whether our potential guests are in sufficient health to undergo risk-free treatment at Ibogaine Treatment UK (a subsidiary of Tabula Rasa Retreat TM)..
Ibogaine is known to slow down the heart rate and prolong the interval between each contraction and dilation–otherwise known as the QT interval–and its ingestion without supervision from trained medical professionals with the right equipment in not only risky, as it is something we do not condone.
However, even though statistics do show the incidence of ibogaine-related fatalities in recent years, it is still shown, by comparative statistics, to be safer than methadone. Because our clients’ safety is our top concern, we live by a rigorous screening process before deciding if a particular client’s health is well-suited and ready for ibogaine administration, testing for drugs upon arrival.
This is because we know that ibogaine interacts negatively with several drugs which may still be residual in a person’s system and is incompatible with certain pre-existing health conditions. In light of this, we will only accept a client into our care if they do not test positive for any of the medical conditions on our exclusion list.
Before we can safely admit you for treatment, we will require you to supply us with the results of a thorough medical examination, as well as a letter from your physician. The required tests/conditions include:
- 12 lead ECG (stress echocardiogram in the case of abnormalities)
- Comprehensive metabolic panel
- Kidney function (including BUN – blood/urea/nitrogen levels
- Liver function (including Albumin, AST, ALT, GGT)
- Serum electrolytes (sodium, potassium, ionized calcium, magnesium, protein & glucose)
- Complete blood count (including white blood count, haemoglobin, haematocrit, and platelet count)
- Thyroid function (only if you are above 45 years of age)
- We will also require that you be completely free of stimulants (including coffee) and not in withdrawal at the time of testing.
Only once our medical team have completed their assessment on your results will we then make the decision of either admitting you or not. If you so wish, we may also recommend medical testing laboratories in your area.
Upon your arrival to stay with us, our medical team will test you for drugs, take an initial ECG reading, and verify your electrolyte levels for the sake of safety and control. Should there be any preliminary issues, your treatment will be delayed until the medical team sees fit.
For the duration of your treatment, you will be connected to an EKG machine as well as to a pulse oximeter. An IV cannula may be inserted before your treatment, normally into either your hand or your arm should the need for administering an intravenous drip or any medications arise.
To be prepared for any kind of situation, our team has emergency medical supplies which include everything from oxygen tanks, down to a defibrillator, and our centre is only a mere 20km (or a twenty-minute drive) from the nearest hospital.
You may therefore rest assured that we have everything covered to make your treatment and stay as safe as possible.