FAQ

Can you safely combine microdosing with medicines or supplements?

Many users want to know if they can safely combine microdosing with their medication or supplements. It is one of the most frequently asked questions to researchers and experts in the field. To properly answer that question, researchers Dr. James Fadiman and Sophia Korb compiled a list of medications and supplements that have not been reported to cause problems when combined with microdosing.

The list is compiled from data reported in long-term studies of hundreds of participants around the world. They mainly used LSD, 1P-LSD and psilocybin. Please note that this does not guarantee that you can safely microdose with these medications or supplements. It is always important to handle this with care.

It is important to:

• Consult with a general practitioner or doctor if you want to combine, stop or reduce the use of medicines.
• To think that relatively little is known about microdosing. No one can advise you on this based on complete information. If you think that microdosing is a better alternative to your current medications, discuss this with your doctor and list the pros and cons together.

 

List of medications and supplements with no reported side effects so far:

Painkillers

• Acetomenophen/paracetemol (Tylenol)
• Aspirin
• Codeine
• Dihydrocodeine (Co-dydramol )
• Hydrocodone (Vicodin, Norco)
• Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
• Naproxen (Aleve)
• Tramadol (ultra)

– Do not microdose when using Tramadol

Medicines for heart problems and high blood pressure

• amiodarone (Cordarone, Nexterone)
• hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HCT)
• lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)
• losartan (Cozaar)
• Spironolactone (Aldactone)
• telemisartine (Micardis, Actavis)
• valsartan (diovan)

 

Birth control

• Aubra
• Hormonal pills
• Marvelon
• Mirena
• experience
• Tricycle

 

Antacids

• Ranitidine (Zantac)

 

Antibiotics

• clindamycin (Cleocin, Dalacin, Clinacin)
• doxycycline
• Minocycline (Minocin, Minomycin, Akamine)
• Penicillin (Bicillin)

 

Antifungal agents

• Fluconazole (Diflucan, Celozole)

 

Focus medication (ADHD/ADD)

• Amphetamine (Adderall)
• Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
• Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine, Metamina, Attentin, Zenzedi, Procentra, Amfexa)
• Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
• Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Biphentin)
• Modafinil (Provigil)

 

To sleep

• Zopiclone (Zimovane, Imovane)
• Melatonin
• Zolpidem (ambien, stilnox)

 

Antihistamines

• Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
• Diphenahydramine (Benadryl, Gravol)
• Loratadine (Claritin)
• Ranitidine (Zantac)

 

Benzodiazepines (anxiety, sleep, seizures)

• Alprazolam (Xanax)
• Clonazepam (Klonopin)
• Diazepam (Valium)
• Flurazepam (Staurodorm)
• Lorazepam (Ativan)

 

Other anxiolytics

• Etizolam
• Propranolol

 

Parkinson’s medication

• Levodopa
• Pramipexole

 

Medications for high cholesterol

• Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
• Rosuvastatin (Crestor)
• Simvastatin (Zocor)
• Statins

 

Race tams

• Aniracetam
• Phenylpiracetam
• Piracetam

 

Mood stabilizers and antipsychotics

• Aripiprazole (Abilify)
• Buspirone (Buspar)
• Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
• Quetiapine (Seroquel)

– Do not microdose when using Lithium

Diabetes mellitus

• Metformin (Glucophage)

 

Anticonvulsants

• Baclofen (Lioresal)
• Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
• Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
• Gabapentin
• Mirtazapine
• Sodium valproate
• Tizanidine (Zanaflex)

 

Thyroid medication

• Methimazole or thiamazole

 

Antidepressants

• Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
• Citalopram (Celexa)
• Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)
• Doxepin (Sinequan)
• Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
• Escitalopram (Lexapro)
• Paroxetine (Paxil)
• Sertraline (Zoloft)
• Venlafaxine (Effexor)

 

GERD

• Esomeprazole (Nexium)
• Pantoprazole (Protonix)
• Ranitidine (Zantac)

 

Breathing (asthma, COPD)

• Salbutamol (Albuterol)
• Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
• Beclomethasone (Clenil Modulite)
• Montelukast (singular)

 

Antiviral

• Nitazoxanide

 

Recreational drugs

• Alcohol
• Amphetamine (speed)
• Heroin
• kratom
• Marijuana (cannabis)
• Nicotine

 

Anti-inflammatory

• Mesalazine (Octasa)

 

Immunosuppressant

• Hydroxychloroquine (Quensyl)

 

Erectile Dysfunction

• Tadalafil (Cialis)

 

Treatment of alcohol addiction

• Acamprosate (Campral)
• Disulfiram (Antabuse)
• Naltrexone

 

Hormones and steroids

• Norethindrone Ethinyl Acetate
• Estradiol
• Prednisone (Deltasone, Liquid Pred, Orasone, Adasone, Deltacortisone)
• Estrogen (Premarin)
• Progesterone (Prometrium, Utrogestan, Endometrin)
• Testosterone
• Levothyroxine ( synthroid )
• Naturethroid
• Dexamethasone

 

DHEA

• Spironolactone (Aldactone)

 

Supplements

• 5-HTP
• Albizia
• Ashwagandha
• B100
• BCAAs
• Biotin
• Brahmi
• Bromelain _ _
• Cafe ine _
• Calcium
• Cayenne
• Chaga
• Chlorophyll
• Choline
• CILTEP
• CoQ10
• cordyceps
• creatine
• Eleuthero
• EPA/DHA
• Fish oil
• Ginseng
• Glucosamine
• Iodine
• Iron
• Kelp
• kratom
• L-theanine
• Lemon balm
• Lion’s mane
• maca
• Magnesium
• MCT
• Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)
• Milk thistle
• Multivitamins
• Mmega 3/6/9
• passion flower
• phosphatidyl
• probiotics
• Pycnogenol
• Reishi
• Rhodiola
• Rosacea
• Selenium
• Shatavari
• Skull cap
• John’s wort
• Taurine
• tulsi
• Turmeric (curcumin)
• Turkey tail
• Twinsta
• Vitamin B6 , B12 , D3 , K , C , K2 , D
• Zinc
• Zinium

 

Newly added:

• Ramipril
• primidone (anticonvulsant)
• topiramate (anticonvulsant)