Ibogaine Treatment: What It Is and How It Works
A clear, medically grounded overview of ibogaine treatment for people researching their options before reaching out to a clinic.
Most people encountering the word "ibogaine" for the first time have more questions than answers: what it is, where it comes from, why it is used for addiction and certain mental health conditions, and whether it is actually safe. Because ibogaine is not widely available or regulated the same way everywhere, reliable, medically grounded information can be hard to find, and that gap is often filled by forum posts and anecdotes rather than clinical explanations.
4 days, from admission to clinical discharge
A structured Monday-to-Thursday protocol, with a single supervised overnight stay in a monitored hospital environment.
Admission, exams and screening
Full check-up and first dose
- Welcome, medical history and documentation
- Blood count, liver enzymes (AST/ALT) and ECG
- Clinical evaluation
- First dose (test dose)
Therapeutic integration and high dose
Supervised overnight clinical stay
- Integrative therapy session
- Individual session with the therapeutic team
- Main Reset dose
- Overnight clinical stay with monitoring
Additional dose and integration
Return for therapeutic integration
- Monitoring of clinical progress
- Additional dose of ibogaine
- Integration of the experience
- Multidisciplinary follow-up
Closing and family guidance
Closing meetings
- Closing meeting with patients
- Family guidance meeting
- Guidance on medications and herbal supplements
- Clinical discharge and continuity plan
Care team: psychiatrists, psychologists/psychoanalysts, specialized therapists, 24h hospital nursing staff, and holistic therapists.
Safety
Ibogaine affects heart rhythm and interacts with certain pre-existing conditions and medications, which is why medical screening is mandatory and non-negotiable before any administration.
Exams and evaluation
- — Electrocardiogram (ECG) before administration
- — Complete blood count
- — AST and ALT liver function tests
- — Consent and commitment assessment
- — Psychiatric history and medication review
Required preparation
- — Four days without use of chemical substances (subject to case review)
- — Alcohol abstinence for the period defined during screening
- — Disclosure of all medications and supplements currently in use
- — Arranging a companion and lodging, when applicable
24h ambulance support integrated with a network of more than 40 hospitals and emergency rooms in the Paulínia region.
Contraindications
Severe psychiatric conditions
Schizophrenia, severe uncontrolled psychosis, or a history of psychotic episodes require exclusion or specialized evaluation.
Cardiovascular disease
Heart failure, arrhythmias, a recent heart attack, and other cardiac conditions may rule out treatment; each case is reviewed individually.
Hepatic or renal impairment
Cirrhosis, severe hepatic or renal insufficiency, and dialysis require rigorous medical evaluation.
Patients undergoing cancer treatment
Ongoing oncological treatment requires individual evaluation and may rule out the protocol; each case is reviewed individually.
Does ibogaine have side effects?
Ibogaine's side effects are most noticeable during Reset Day. Their intensity and combination vary from patient to patient.
Individual manifestation: some of these effects may occur, while other patients may not experience any of them. Even without noticeable symptoms, ibogaine's neurological effects continue to take place.
Reset
Effects are most noticeable during the main dose
Variable
Each patient responds individually
Team
Clinical supervision throughout the process
Our facilities
Hospital environment, therapy rooms, and welcoming spaces in Paulínia, São Paulo State, Brazil.
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Frequently asked questions
Ibogaine is a compound derived from the root bark of the Tabernanthe iboga plant, native to Central Africa. It has been studied for its effects on withdrawal symptoms and craving, particularly in the context of opioid dependence, and is used clinically under medical supervision in a small number of countries, including Brazil.
The core protocol at IBTA is 4 days, including evaluation, assisted administration, and monitored recovery.
No. The clinical safety structure is similar across indications, but the treatment plan is individualized based on the patient's history and the condition being addressed.
Yes, in Brazil. Treatment at IBTA follows CONAD (Brazil's National Council on Drug Policy) regulations and ANVISA's own import procedures; the dosages used in the protocol are cleared through customs under the institution's own controlled process.
Take the first step
Talk to our team and find out if treatment is right for you.
Book an evaluation on WhatsApp (+55 19 97107-5864)We'll ask for your name, WhatsApp/phone number, and whether treatment is for you or a family member.