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Minor — monitor

Ibogaine and Omeprazole

Also known as: Prilosec

CYP2C19 substrate. Minor interaction.

Severity

Minor — monitor

Mechanism

CYP2D6 substrate competition

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 Omeprazole.

May continue. Switch to pantoprazole if concerned.

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 Omeprazole interacts with ibogaine: cyp2d6 substrate competition.

Both ibogaine and the co-administered drug compete for the same CYP2D6 enzyme. Levels of either substrate can rise unpredictably, making dose response harder to control and increasing the risk of side effects from the non-ibogaine medication.

Same Severity Tier

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Other clinical interaction

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Common Questions

Omeprazole and ibogaine treatment.

Can I take ibogaine if I am on Omeprazole?

Minor — monitor. CYP2C19 substrate. Minor interaction. May continue. Switch to pantoprazole if concerned.

How long do I need to be off Omeprazole 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?

CYP2D6 substrate competition. Both ibogaine and the co-administered drug compete for the same CYP2D6 enzyme. Levels of either substrate can rise unpredictably, making dose response harder to control and increasing the risk of side effects from the non-ibogaine medication.

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 Omeprazole — 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
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