Does LSD induce chromosomal damage and malformations? A review of the literature
Teratology August 1, 1972 DOI: 10.1002/tera.1420060110 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | LSD |
| Keywords | Teratology Chromosome Genetics Physiology |
| Citations | 51 |
| Key findings | LSD does not cause chromosome breakage and there is no strong evidence of teratogenicity in animals. |
Abstract
Abstract Although there are reports of five children with limbs defects among 161 children from parents who took LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) this review of the literature indicates that LSD does not cause chromosome breakage and that there is no strong evidence of teratogenicity in animals.
Comparable studies
Other narrative reviews on LSD, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study of a New Schizophrenomimetic Drug—Sernyl | 1959 | Review | |
| Classic psychedelics: An integrative review of epidemiology, therapeutics, mystical experience, and brain network function. General population | 2019 | Integrative review | |
| The Pharmacology of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide: A Review | 2008 | Review | |
| Serotonin research: contributions to understanding psychoses | 2008 | Review | |
| ADVERSE REACTIONS TO PSYCHEDELIC DRUGS. A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE | 1984 | Review |
Citations in the library
Cited by 10
- Human hallucinogen research: guidelines for safety. Journal of Psychopharmacology July 1, 2008
- Treatment of alcoholism using psychedelic drugs: a review of the program of research. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs 1998
- Genetic toxicology of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD-25) Mutation Research/Reviews in Genetic Toxicology 1977
- Multiple Systemic and Ocular Malformations Associated With Maternal LSD Usage Archives of Ophthalmology October 1, 1974
- Postpartum depression: A role for psychedelics? Journal of Psychopharmacology May 30, 2022
and 5 more in the library
Cites 24
- Chromosomal Damage in Human Leukocytes Induced by Lysergic Acid Diethylamide Science March 17, 1967
- In Vivo and in Vitro Chromosomal Damage Induced by LSD-25 New England Journal of Medicine November 16, 1967
- LSD and Genetic Damage Science April 30, 1971
- Chromosomal Abnormalities in Leukocytes from LSD-25 Users Science July 21, 1967
- Persistence of lysergic acid diethylamide in the plasma of human subjects Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics September 1, 1964
and 19 more in the library