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Jun 1, 2023 · It can interact with medications. It can lead to dependence on the cannabis. So for example, for the lungs, smoking or vaping cannabis can cause lung injury. This is true because of the smoke. It has toxic substances in it. It can also affect your heart.
May 1, 2024 · unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness vomiting yellow eyes or skin Less common. Aggression anger blue lips, fingernails, or skin confusion depression dizziness fast heartbeat irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing stomach pain
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Half (53%) reported using cannabis regularly on a daily or weekly basis, and reported using cannabidiol (CBD)-only products (46%). The majority (78%) used cannabis for medical purposes only with the most common targeted conditions/symptoms being pain/arthritis (73%), sleep disturbance (29%), anxiety (24%) and depression (17%).
- 10.1111/jgs.16833
- 2021/01
Nov 1, 2019 · Efficacy and Indications for Medical Cannabis in Older Adults. The geriatric population may benefit from cannabis treatment for a variety of symptoms, such as chronic pain, sleep difficulties, tremor, spasticity, agitation, nausea, vomiting, and reduced appetite. Cannabis may also be useful in palliative care.
- Ran Abuhasira, Addie Ron, Inbal Sikorin, Victor Novack
- 10.3390/jcm8111819
- 2019
- J Clin Med. 2019 Nov; 8(11): 1819.
- Current Use
- Benefits For Older People
- Side Effects
- Risks
- More Research Is Needed
Medicinal cannabis has been used for a range of conditions including: 1. chronic pain 2. chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting 3. multiple sclerosis 4. Alzheimer’s disease 5. anorexia nervosa 6. anxiety 7. dementia 8. dystonia 9. Huntington’s disease 10. Parkinson’s disease 11. post-traumatic stress disorder 12. psychosis 13. Tourette syndrome 1...
Much of the research regarding the benefits of medicinal cannabis for older people has been published by the medicinal cannabis industry. Benefits may include: 1. easing chronic pain, especially pain caused by nerve damage 2. reducing nausea and vomiting (specifically for people undergoing chemotherapy) 3. lower levels of anxiety 4. improvement in ...
Like all prescription drugs, medicinal cannabis can cause unwanted side effects, such as: 1. problems concentrating 2. dizziness and drowsiness 3. unsteadiness 4. fatigue and sedation 5. feelings of euphoria 6. vertigo 7. nausea and vomiting 8. depression 9. confusion 10. appetite increase or decrease 11. hallucinations 12. paranoid delusions 13. d...
The risks associated with the use of medicinal cannabis by older people are increased by factors including slow drug metabolism and interaction with other drugs. Many older people take several prescription medications and it is still unclear how medicinal cannabis may interact with them.3 Medicinal cannabis use can increase the risk of injury among...
Although the interest in medicinal cannabis by older people is considerable, there is a substantial need to better explore the potential benefits, limitations and safety issues associated with medicinal cannabis treatment across a range of health conditions and symptoms.5 Despite the lack of high-quality evidence to support the effectiveness of med...
Mar 26, 2021 · SPOTLIGHT - The Age of Cannabis Has Arrived: Issues for Older Adults. March 26, 2021. Marc E. Agronin, MD. Publication. Article. Psychiatric Times Vol 38, Issue 3. Volume 03. Cannabis use has prompted symptoms such as dizziness, sleepiness, and fatigue in older patients. Are there any benevolent effects? RomoloTavani/AdobeStock.
Apr 6, 2020 · Cannabis use among older adults has been steadily increasing, due to lessening stigma and increased interest in using medical marijuana. But there are specific concerns for older people, so anyone considering this option should have a conversation with their doctor weighing the benefits and risks.
