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Ayahuasca Safety Quiz

Use this anonymous quiz to review common medical, medication, mental health, substance-use, and preparation factors that may require extra caution before an ayahuasca/yagé retreat.

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This quiz does not ask for your name, email, phone number, or medication details. Your answers are calculated in your browser and are not submitted to us. To prevent losing progress on refresh, answers may be temporarily stored in this browser tab and are cleared when the tab is closed or when you retake the quiz.

Important: This anonymous quiz is for education only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, approval, or clearance for ceremony. Do not stop, reduce, or change prescribed medication in order to attend an ayahuasca/yagé retreat unless guided by a qualified medical professional.

Emergency support: This quiz is not for emergencies. If you may harm yourself or someone else, contact local emergency services or a crisis line immediately.

What this quiz checks

This quiz looks at broad factors often reviewed before ayahuasca/yagé ceremonies: age, pregnancy or breastfeeding, prescription medication, psychiatric medication, bipolar or psychosis history, recent crisis, seizures, cardiovascular health, chronic conditions, substance use, preparation capacity, previous psychedelic reactions, integration support, and motivation.

Medication considerations

Medication interactions are one of the most important reasons to slow down before ceremony. This is especially true for antidepressants, anti-anxiety medication, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, stimulants, sleep medication, and complex medication combinations. This page does not tell you whether to stop medication. Medication decisions belong with a qualified medical professional.

Mental health considerations

Ayahuasca/yagé can be psychologically intense. People with recent crisis, unstable symptoms, bipolar disorder, mania, psychosis history, or psychosis-like symptoms should not treat a retreat as a quick solution. Extra caution, professional support, and honest screening matter.

Heart, blood pressure, and seizure considerations

Cardiovascular and neurological history should be reviewed carefully before ceremony. This includes uncontrolled blood pressure, arrhythmia, chest pain, heart disease, prior heart attack or stroke, seizures, epilepsy, fainting, or serious neurological issues.

Substance use and preparation

Preparation matters. Regular substance use, dependency, withdrawal risk, or inability to follow preparation guidelines may increase risk. A responsible retreat process should encourage honesty rather than shame.

What to do with your result

Use your result as a starting point. A low-risk result does not guarantee safety. A caution result does not always mean you cannot participate. The right next step is to slow down, be honest, avoid changing medication on your own, and speak with appropriate support before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take ayahuasca if I’m on antidepressants?
Antidepressants and other psychiatric medications are one of the main reasons to seek qualified medical guidance before considering ayahuasca/yagé. Do not stop, reduce, or change prescribed medication just to attend a retreat unless guided by a qualified medical professional.
Can I take ayahuasca if I have anxiety or depression?
Some people seek ayahuasca/yagé because of anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or emotional pain. These situations require honest screening and support. If symptoms are severe, unstable, or connected to recent crisis, professional review is strongly recommended before considering ceremony.
Can I take ayahuasca if I have bipolar disorder or psychosis history?
A history of bipolar disorder, mania, psychosis, schizophrenia, or psychosis-like symptoms is a major caution factor. This quiz will direct people with these answers toward professional clearance and careful retreat review rather than direct booking.
Can I take ayahuasca if I have high blood pressure or heart issues?
Heart disease, uncontrolled blood pressure, arrhythmia, chest pain, or a history of heart attack should be reviewed before participating in ayahuasca/yagé. This is especially important for older adults or anyone taking multiple medications.
Can I attend if I use cannabis or other substances?
Regular substance use, dependency, or withdrawal concerns can increase risk and may interfere with preparation. Be honest about alcohol, cannabis, stimulants, opioids, benzodiazepines, and other substances before considering a retreat.
Do I need to stop medication before ayahuasca?
No one should stop, reduce, or change prescribed medication just to attend an ayahuasca retreat without guidance from a qualified medical professional.
Is this quiz a medical screening?
No. This is an anonymous educational quiz that highlights common caution factors. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, approval, or retreat clearance.
What happens if the quiz says I should review something?
A caution result does not automatically mean you cannot attend. It means you should slow down, avoid making medication changes on your own, and speak with a qualified professional or the retreat team before applying.
What should I do if I am in crisis?
This quiz is not for emergencies. If you may harm yourself or someone else, contact local emergency services or a crisis line immediately.

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