Fly Agaric Mushroom: Overview, Uses, Side Effects, Precautions, Interactions, Dosing and Reviews

Overview

Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) has a red cap with white spots. It is used as a hallucinogen but can be poisonous to humans.

Fly agaric mushrooms have chemicals that cause the brain to misunderstand what the body is seeing, hearing, tasting, and feeling.

Despite serious safety concerns, fly agaric mushroom is sometimes used as a hallucinogen.

Uses & Effectiveness

We currently have no information for Fly Agaric Mushroom overview.

Side Effects

When taken by mouth: Fly agaric mushroom is unsafe. It can cause side effects such as hallucinations, sleepiness, confusion, dizziness, delirium, and death.

Special Precautions and Warnings

When taken by mouth: Fly agaric mushroom is unsafe. It can cause side effects such as hallucinations, sleepiness, confusion, dizziness, delirium, and death.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Fly agaric mushroom is unsafe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding.

Interactions

We currently have no information for Fly Agaric Mushroom overview.

Dosing

There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of fly agaric mushroom might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.

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