Talk:5-MeO-DMT/Archives/2023

Comparison to DMT

A common misconception for those who seek to use 5-MeO-DMT is that it is similar to its derivative; DMT. They are completely different compounds regardless of how chemically similar they may appear. While DMT is referred to as "The Spirit Molecule" and is the main component in Ayahuasca, 5-MeO-DMT is considered "The God Molecule". This is an important distinction to make as going into either experience with misguided expectations can lead to a negative outcome. DMT tends to be perceived as more visual while 5-MeO-DMT has been reported to yield more unexplainable and incomprehensible experiences. Another distinction to be made is how either compound reacts when mixed with MAOI inhibitors. When DMT is ingested along with an MAOI inhibitor such as is contained by the Banisteriopsis caapi vine (the most common combination used to create ayahuasca), the experience can last up to 6 hours (and may be altered in other ways), as opposed to the common 15 minute DMT experience when it is ingested alone. When 5-MeO-DMT is ingested along with any MAOI inhibitor, the result can lead to cases of severe and lethal intoxication. 147luca (talk) 01:48, 24 December 2023 (UTC)