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Review Finds No Clear Seizure Risk From Psilocybin in Non-Epileptics

Review Finds No Clear Seizure Risk From Psilocybin in Non-Epileptics

Psilocybin mushrooms

What they found

A scoping review found no substantial evidence that classic psychedelics like psilocybin raise seizure risk in non-epileptic people who use them without other drugs.

A scoping review found no substantial evidence that classic psychedelics like psilocybin raise seizure risk in non-epileptic people who use them without other drugs.

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Narrative review

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

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Compound

psilocybin

psilocybin

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ScienceDirect

ScienceDirect

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PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

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Psilocybin & Seizures

Psilocybin & Seizures

A scoping review has critically examined the relationship between classic psychedelics, like psilocybin, and the risk of seizures, revealing no substantial evidence of increased seizure risk in non-epileptic individuals who use these substances without other drugs. This addresses the safety concerns of people interested in exploring the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics for mental health issues like depression and anxiety. The study even suggests that some psychedelics might offer protective effects against seizures in animal models.

A scoping review has critically examined the relationship between classic psychedelics, like psilocybin, and the risk of seizures, revealing no substantial evidence of increased seizure risk in non-epileptic individuals who use these substances without other drugs. This addresses the safety concerns of people interested in exploring the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics for mental health issues like depression and anxiety. The study even suggests that some psychedelics might offer protective effects against seizures in animal models.

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