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Cannabinoids in Medical Practice.

By January 1, 2016No Comments
Cannabis Cannabinoid Res. 2016 Jan 1;1(1):38-43. doi: 10.1089/can.2015.0010. eCollection 2016.

Abstract

PM 2 site 207Many patients with chronic medical illnesses use cannabinoids. There are two FDA-approved cannabinoid products, whereas medical marijuana purchased at legal dispensaries is not FDA regulated and may contain uncertain concentrations of various compounds. Cannabinoids have shown efficacy in treating chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting, poor appetite in advanced HIV, some pain states, and multiple sclerosis-associated spasticity. Recreational cannabinoid use has many known potential serious harms. Physicians should be knowledgeable about cannabinoids and should inquire with their patients about cannabinoid use. Practical suggestions for clinical approaches are included.

KEYWORDS:

cannabinoids; efficacy of cannabinoids; medical marijuana; physician prescribing of cannabinoids; risks of cannabinoids

PMID: 28861478
PMCID: PMC5576598
DOI: 10.1089/can.2015.0010

Conflict of interest statement

No competing financial interests exist.
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