MAPS: Re: MAPS Does LSD cause uterine contractions

[John Wright <wrig0232@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Dr. Albert Hoffman (the discoverer of LSD-25) was working with ergot of rye
hoping to discover a compound to be used in inducing pregnancy or
contractions when he happened upon the hallucinogenic effects of LSD. So
yes, there would seem to be some possibility of LSD inducing contractions.



> Some people have claimed that LSD may precipitate miscarriages because it
is
> an ergot alkaloid that produces uterine contractions.  Is this true?
> Supposedly there are indigenous groups that use plants containing lysergic
> acid amides for the purpose of facilitating childbirth: anybody know about
> this?  Aside from the point that pregnant women should avoid all
unnecessary
> drugs, are there any other psychedelics that might have a pharmacological
> action that would be adverse on a fetus?
>


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