Ibogaine-associated cardiac arrest and death: case report and review of the literature.
Therapeutic advances in psychopharmacology April 1, 2016 Jessica A Meisner, Susan R Wilcox, Jeremy B Richards 19 citations
A 40-year-old man who took ibogaine to manage heroin withdrawal suffered acute cardiac arrest, leading to cerebral edema and brain death. The case, consistent with ibogaine-induced cardiotoxicity, underscores significant clinical risks. A review of the literature on ibogaine's history, mechanisms, and adverse effects accompanies the report. Clinicians should be aware of ibogaine's potential to cause cardiac arrest and provide informed counseling about the dangers of using it for opioid detoxification.