Preparation Guide
Prepare for Your
Journey
Preparation is not optional — it is part of the medicine. How you prepare determines how much you receive.
Medical Safety — Read This First
Medications &
Drug Interactions
Ibogaine has serious cardiac and serotonergic interactions with many common medications. This is not optional reading — it is a matter of safety. Always work with a medically supervised clinic.
CRITICAL — Must stop before ibogaine (risk of death)
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SSRIs / SNRIs (Prozac, Zoloft, Lexapro, Effexor, Cymbalta) — minimum 2 weeks, ideally 4–6 weeks
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MAOIs — minimum 2 weeks
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Methadone — minimum 2 weeks, requires medical supervision to taper
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Suboxone / Buprenorphine — minimum 2 weeks, requires taper
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QT-prolonging medications (certain antipsychotics, antibiotics, antihistamines)
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Stimulants (Adderall, Ritalin) — minimum 48 hours
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Lithium — minimum 2 weeks
Important — Discuss with your medical team
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Blood pressure medications — may need adjustment
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Heart medications — cardiac clearance required
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Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium, Klonopin) — taper required, discuss timeline
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Sleep medications — discuss with clinic
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Thyroid medications — usually safe, confirm with clinic
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Diabetes medications — monitor closely, dietary changes affect dosing
Generally safe — confirm with your clinic
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Most vitamins and supplements (stop fish oil 1 week before)
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Allergy medications (non-QT-prolonging)
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Most topical medications
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Inhalers (confirm with clinic)
This list is not exhaustive. Always disclose all medications, supplements, and recreational substances to your clinic's medical team. A reputable clinic will conduct a full medical screening including an EKG before any ibogaine session. If a clinic does not require this, do not proceed.
Dietary Preparation
What to Eat
Before Your Journey
2 weeks before
Eliminate alcohol completely
Reduce or eliminate cannabis
Reduce processed foods and sugar
Increase hydration — 2–3 liters of water daily
3 days before
Eliminate red meat
Eliminate dairy
Eliminate fried foods
Eliminate caffeine (or reduce significantly)
Focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, light proteins
24 hours before
Light meals only — no heavy proteins or fats
No alcohol, cannabis, or stimulants
No supplements or vitamins
Stay well hydrated but don't overdrink
Day of ceremony
Fast for 4–6 hours before (or as directed by your clinic)
Small amount of water is fine
No food, no supplements, no medications (unless medically required)
Arrive rested — sleep is important the night before
Intention Setting
What Do You Want
to Heal?
Setting a clear intention is one of the most powerful things you can do before a psychedelic journey. The medicine tends to take you where you most need to go — but a clear intention helps you receive it.
What do I most want to heal or release?
What patterns in my life am I ready to change?
What am I most afraid of seeing or feeling?
What does my life look like if this works?
What do I want to say to the people I love?
What have I been carrying that isn't mine to carry?
What does the version of me I want to become look like?
What am I grateful for, even now?
How to use these prompts: Sit quietly with each question. Write your answers in a journal without editing or judging. You don't need to share these with anyone. The act of writing them is itself a form of preparation — it signals to your deeper self that you are ready to look honestly at your life.
Packing List
What to
Bring
Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing (layers — temperature sensitivity is common)
Eye mask or sleep mask (provided by most clinics, but bring your own if preferred)
Headphones (for music during the journey)
A journal and pen (for recording insights)
A comfort object if meaningful (photo, stone, small memento)
Any required medications with documentation
Insurance cards and emergency contact information
A small amount of cash for incidentals
Comfortable shoes — you may want to walk during integration
An open mind and a willingness to surrender
After the Journey
The Integration
Framework
The ceremony is 10% of the work. Integration is 90%. This framework is designed to help you make the most of the neuroplasticity window that opens after a psychedelic experience.
Rest & Receive
Do not try to analyze or understand what happened. Rest, hydrate, eat lightly. Allow the experience to settle. Avoid screens, news, and social media. Spend time in nature if possible.
Sleep as much as your body needs
Gentle walks in nature
Light journaling — just observations, no analysis
Avoid alcohol and cannabis completely
Gentle Integration
Begin to gently process what arose. The brain is in a heightened state of neuroplasticity — this is the most important window for establishing new patterns.
Daily journaling — write freely, don't edit
Integration therapy session if available
Gentle movement — yoga, walking, swimming
Reach out to your support person
Continue to avoid alcohol and cannabis
Embodiment
Begin to bring insights into daily life. This is where the real work happens — not in the ceremony, but in the choices you make every day after.
Establish a daily meditation or breathwork practice
Weekly integration therapy sessions
Identify one concrete change to make in your life
Connect with a community — integration circles, support groups
Continue journaling
Consolidation
The initial glow may fade — this is normal. The work is to maintain the insights and continue building new patterns even when it gets hard.
Monthly check-in with integration therapist
Continue daily practices
Consider whether a follow-up session is appropriate
Share your experience with trusted people
Be patient with yourself — healing is not linear
Ready to Begin?
Ask the AI any preparation questions, or call Sonny directly to talk through your specific situation.