Medication Guidelines Before Your Retreat
For guests preparing for a retreat at La Mezquita, it's crucial to consider medication usage. Antidepressants and pharmaceuticals for pain, anxiety, or mental health conditions are generally advised against. This is particularly important for medications such as SSRI (except fluoxetine), SPARI, SNRI, TCA, or MAOI. For effective detoxification, long-term users may require a minimum of 21 days, and short-term users at least 15 days. Fluoxetine (Prozac) users should plan for a cessation period of at least 6 weeks prior to the retreat.
Please consult with your doctor about any changes to your medication regimen. This is especially vital for guests currently on psychiatric medications. Note that for safety reasons, our retreat cannot accommodate individuals diagnosed with emotionally unstable personality disorders or those with a personal or family history of psychosis.
