Severe Rhabdomyolysis With Stage 3 Acute Kidney Injury After Ayahuasca Use Managed Without Renal Replacement Therapy: A Case Report.
Arya Kermanshah, Margo Stapleton, Christine M Mauriello, Miguel Cobas, Ivet T Cordoba Torres
Cureus September 17, 2025 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.92568 via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA case report describes a patient who developed severe rhabdomyolysis—a condition involving rapid muscle breakdown—along with stage 3 acute kidney injury after using ayahuasca. The kidney injury was managed successfully without the need for renal replacement therapy (dialysis). The patient recovered fully with medical treatment, demonstrating that even severe complications from ayahuasca can be managed conservatively in some cases.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | A patient who used ayahuasca and developed complications |
| Keywords | Ayahuasca side effects Ayahuasca toxicity Ayahuasca risks Kidney failure Renal dysfunction |
| Citations | 1 |
| Key finding | Severe rhabdomyolysis and stage 3 acute kidney injury after ayahuasca use were successfully managed without renal replacement therapy. |
Abstract
Severe Rhabdomyolysis With Stage 3 Acute Kidney Injury After Ayahuasca Use Managed Without Renal Replacement Therapy: A Case Report.