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Could salvia possibly cause siezures?
Sun, 02/28/2010 - 23:48Comments
Re: Could salvia possibly cause siezures?
Submitted by BlackLabel on Wed, 2010-12-08 - 21:05
(Sorry, I have links to all of the research studies posted below, however the spam filter won't let me post them...they're very easy to google and find with the keywords)
Recent human studies have shown that Salvia Divinorum had NO short term effects, be it affecting seratonin, heart rate, nor tremors in healthy individuals.
As far as I've found, there hasn't been any scientific research into Salvia Divinorum and the effects on epileptics.HOWEVER, it should be noted that Salvia Divinorum is a selective k-opiod receptor agonist, much like Enadoline, which oddly enough has been researched for TREATING epilepsy.
So, in conclusion, there's a few anecdotal/non scientific reports of seizures after smoking Salvia, but again, coincidence is not necessarily evidence, and that study I posted regarding the k-opiod receptor agonist doesn't prove it would be GOOD for epilepsy either.
Basically, as of right now, no one really knows, and anyone who tells you differently is wrong.
(For the record, I am epileptic, have smoked Salvia twice and no issues with it. NOTE: It is NOT a recreational drug. If you plan on using it, learn about its original usage and read everything you can on it so you are educated on its effects. To regular healthy individuals, there is little to no risk of any adverse effects, but if done in a stupid manner, you could be in for a terrifying experience as opposed to an enlightening one!)
(Sorry, I have links to all of the research studies posted below, however the spam filter won't let me post them...they're very easy to google and find with the keywords)
Recent human studies have shown that Salvia Divinorum had NO short term effects, be it affecting seratonin, heart rate, nor tremors in healthy individuals.
As far as I've found, there hasn't been any scientific research into Salvia Divinorum and the effects on epileptics.HOWEVER, it should be noted that Salvia Divinorum is a selective k-opiod receptor agonist, much like Enadoline, which oddly enough has been researched for TREATING epilepsy.
So, in conclusion, there's a few anecdotal/non scientific reports of seizures after smoking Salvia, but again, coincidence is not necessarily evidence, and that study I posted regarding the k-opiod receptor agonist doesn't prove it would be GOOD for epilepsy either.
Basically, as of right now, no one really knows, and anyone who tells you differently is wrong.
(For the record, I am epileptic, have smoked Salvia twice and no issues with it. NOTE: It is NOT a recreational drug. If you plan on using it, learn about its original usage and read everything you can on it so you are educated on its effects. To regular healthy individuals, there is little to no risk of any adverse effects, but if done in a stupid manner, you could be in for a terrifying experience as opposed to an enlightening one!)
Re: Could salvia possibly cause siezures?
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2010-03-02 - 12:14
Sorry, but I am not sure what salvia is. There are a lot of 'natural' products that have properties that can cause or aggravate seizures, so people should not take any product that they don't know about. Also important to tell neurologist what products, herbal, prescriptive or other everything that one takes so they can help sort this out. In the meantime, take only what's prescribed by the doctor treating the epilepsy and make sure of other meds that you may take.
Keep in mind that partial seizures can have many different symptoms. The staring and automatisms is one of the more typical kind but lots of other symptoms as you described could be part of partial seizure as well. Take a look at the section on partial seizures. Also, try using the My Epilepsy Diary and track your symptoms. Then print out the diary and take the info to your doctor. It will help him or her sort out what's going on with you.
Good luck! Hope things work out well,
Epi_help
Epi_help Resource Specialist
Sorry, but I am not sure what salvia is. There are a lot of 'natural' products that have properties that can cause or aggravate seizures, so people should not take any product that they don't know about. Also important to tell neurologist what products, herbal, prescriptive or other everything that one takes so they can help sort this out. In the meantime, take only what's prescribed by the doctor treating the epilepsy and make sure of other meds that you may take.
Keep in mind that partial seizures can have many different symptoms. The staring and automatisms is one of the more typical kind but lots of other symptoms as you described could be part of partial seizure as well. Take a look at the section on partial seizures. Also, try using the My Epilepsy Diary and track your symptoms. Then print out the diary and take the info to your doctor. It will help him or her sort out what's going on with you.
Good luck! Hope things work out well,
Epi_help
Epi_help Resource Specialist