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Cannabis in patients with Parkinson’s disease in Argentina. A cross sectional study

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CORRESPONDENCE| VOLUME 78, P66-67, SEPTEMBER 01, 2020

Highlights

  • Observational study was conducted about cannabis use in PD and cannabis.
  • One of the largest cohorts found in the literature review on this topic.
  • The main source of information about cannabis was friends and relatives.
  • 44,6% reported subjective symptom improvement with the use of cannabis.
  • We suggest to incorporate the question about cannabis use into regular practice.

Abstract

We made an observational cross-sectional study to evaluate the prevalence of cannabis use, characteristics and results perceived by a group of PD patients. Semi-structured questionnaire was applied to patients. Until obtaining more information we suggest to incorporate into regular medical practice the question about the use of cannabis.

Keywords

Parkinson disease, Cannabis, Therapeutics

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