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 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | A patient who used ayahuasca and developed complications |
| Topics | Ayahuasca |
| Keywords | Ayahuasca side effects Ayahuasca toxicity Ayahuasca risks Kidney failure Renal dysfunction Kidney damage Renal impairment Rhabdomyolysis muscle breakdown Muscle injury Myopathy Muscle damage Severe muscle breakdown Clinical intervention Patient care Treatment success Full recovery |
| Citations | 1 |
| Key findings | 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.