Ibogaine related sudden death: a case report.
Journal of forensic and legal medicine October 1, 2013 Stavroula A Papadodima, Artemis Dona, Christos I Evaggelakos et al. 21 citations
Ibogaine, a naturally occurring alkaloid from the Tabernanthe iboga shrub, is used in alternative medicine for alcohol detoxification despite not being a licensed therapeutic drug and evidence that it may disturb heart rhythm. A man died suddenly 12-24 hours after using ibogaine for alcohol detoxification. Autopsy revealed liver cirrhosis and heavy fatty infiltration, with an ibogaine concentration of 2 mg/l. The case highlights potential risks of ibogaine use, particularly for individuals with pre-existing medical conditions.