Are there negatives to taking shroomies for the gloomys?

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Researchers from the US, investigating the effect of psilocybin in the treatment of depression and anxiety, say that the mushroom-derived compound can cause a few adverse side effects, but are tolerable overall. The team analysed six previous high-level clinical trials involving 528 patients, and say the common side effects of psilocybin were headaches, nausea, anxiety, dizziness and fluctuating blood pressure, compared to other treatment options. Most of which disappeared within 48 hours, though, they add. The researchers believe that the side effects from the compound are likely tolerable, but rare and long-term adverse effects should be studied further.