Lisinopril
Zestril, Prinivil
Ibogaine and Insulin
Also known as: Humalog, Novolog, Lantus, Levemir
Reduced oral intake during treatment may cause hypoglycemia.
Severity
Minor — monitor
Mechanism
Other clinical interaction
Protocol Status
Pre-arrival washout (under your prescribing physician)
Restart Delay
Physician discretion
What "Minor — monitor" Means
Generally safe. May require a hold on dosing day or post-treatment monitoring depending on individual response.
Clinical Action
What our medical team does for patients on Insulin.
Reduce dose on treatment day. Monitor glucose q4h. Resume normal dose when eating normally.
Where the Washout Happens
Pre-arrival washout (under your prescribing physician)
Discontinuation is completed before arrival, under the patient's own prescribing physician, with the medication-specific washout interval observed before the flood dose.
Pre-Treatment Washout Window
Hold on dosing day; physician-directed timing.
Post-Treatment Restart
Restart at physician discretion once acute window closes.
The Pharmacology
How Insulin interacts with ibogaine: other clinical interaction.
This class has clinical considerations that do not fit a single mechanism category. Review the specific risk and clinical action for handling, and discuss with the prescribing physician.
Same Mechanism
Other medications that interact via other clinical interaction.
Same Severity Tier
Other minor — monitor medications (different mechanism).
Common Questions
Insulin and ibogaine treatment.
Can I take ibogaine if I am on Insulin?
Minor — monitor. Reduced oral intake during treatment may cause hypoglycemia. Reduce dose on treatment day. Monitor glucose q4h. Resume normal dose when eating normally.
How long do I need to be off Insulin before ibogaine treatment?
Pre-arrival washout (under your prescribing physician). Discontinuation is completed before arrival, under the patient's own prescribing physician, with the medication-specific washout interval observed before the flood dose. Hold on dosing day; physician-directed timing.
What is the mechanism of the interaction?
Other clinical interaction. This class has clinical considerations that do not fit a single mechanism category. Review the specific risk and clinical action for handling, and discuss with the prescribing physician.
Can I switch to a different medication so I can have ibogaine treatment?
In many cases yes. Our medical team works with your prescribing physician to taper or substitute medications safely before treatment. The right substitution depends on the underlying condition you are treating with Insulin — contact us for an individual review.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Arellano, M.D.
Clinical Director, MindScape Retreat · Board-certified physician specializing in ibogaine-assisted detoxification with over 900 patients treated.
Last reviewed: May 2026 · See full medical team