Over the counter MAOI's

[powerohana]

Is it possible to take over the counter MAO's instead of the caapi extract? I was thinking of using Mimosa Hostilis and maybe popping a couple MAO pills minutes before I drink it. Would that work? If so, what product do you recommend?

 

[Andmoreagain]

Just get some syrian rue and put it in capsules.

 

[VoidTraveler]

Just get some syrian rue and put it in capsules.

Or brew tea, having to purge up the ground up seeds isn't very nice.

 

[Andmoreagain]

Just get some syrian rue and put it in capsules.

Or brew tea, having to purge up the ground up seeds isn't very nice.

I actually get more purgative effects from tea, not to mention that the taste is awful. But each to their own.

 

[Vodsel]

To answer the OP question, yes, pharmaceutical MAOIs could do the trick, BUT:

- You will lose any synergistic actions and other effects of the different alkaloids in Caapi or Rue, and that might impoverish the experience
- Keep in mind that most pharmaceutical MAOIs are non-reversible, hence have major dietary requirements and more potential for dangerous interactions.

If I was you, I would use caapi or rue, brewed or extracted. There's a few reasons why people prefer botanical MAOIs. But if you intend to explore other MAOI options, please have a look at the MAOI page in the wiki and if you want to use pharmacy MAOIs, stick to reversible MAOIs like moclobemide.

 

[G]

What type of MAOs can you get over the counter?

 

[SpaceSeek]

Moclobemide is one I know of off the top of my head.

Can be bought online I'm pretty sure.

 

[psilonautical]

It sounds a bit risky to me, i'd just get the traditional plants that have been used for thousands of years.

 

[psilonautical]

Here's a thread about a moclobemide experience with mimosa, seems pretty interesting. I'm just completely against man made chemicals, that's just me though. If you do choose to use mocleobemide i hope you have a great experience.

https://mycotopia.net/forums/botanicals/97302-moclobemide-mhrb-no-beta-carbolines-=-holy-hell.html

 

[Vodsel]

...regarding what I said of pharmaceutical reversible MAOIs vs. Caapi, you might find this post (and the thread overall) relevant.