Severe Rhabdomyolysis With Stage 3 Acute Kidney Injury After Ayahuasca Use Managed Without Renal Replacement Therapy: A Case Report.
Cureus – September 17, 2025
Source: PubMed Central
Summary
A patient experienced severe muscle breakdown and acute kidney failure after using ayahuasca. Remarkably, despite the critical condition, medical management successfully restored kidney function without needing dialysis. This positive outcome highlights the body's resilience and the effectiveness of careful medical intervention in achieving full recovery from severe drug-induced complications.
Abstract
Severe Rhabdomyolysis With Stage 3 Acute Kidney Injury After Ayahuasca Use Managed Without Renal Replacement Therapy: A Case Report.