European PsychiatryJune 1, 2022Kaushal Shah, C. Trivedi, D. Kamrai et al.6 citations
Introduction Psilocybin is a psychedelic drug found in mushrooms, often referred to as magic mushrooms due to its visual and auditory hallucinations effects upon ingestion. It is a Schedule I drug per DEA, and the FDA has not approved psilocybin for medicinal purposes. However, recent studies have shown promising therapeutic use to treat depression. Objectives To identify current use,...
European PsychiatryApril 1, 2021Mahwish Adnan, F. Motiwala, Zeeshan Mansuri et al.
Introduction The immediate antidepressant effect of Ketamine has become a breakthrough in the treatment of depression. Cytochrome CYP3A4 and 2B6 primarily metabolize Ketamine. Objectives The present study explores potential pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic interactions of Lamotrigine and Ketamine. Methods A literature search was conducted using (“ketamine” OR “Lamotrigine” AND Interactions...