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Drug Interactions and what to avoid

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THC and CBD increase Warfarin levels (Yamaori et al 2012).  Frequent cannabis use has been associated with increased INR. Patients need to monitor INR closely, at least twice a week, as the cannabis will increase the levels – this means that the patient will have to decrease the Warfarin dosages.

Alcohol may increase THC levels (Hartman 2015)

Smoked cannabis can decrease Theophylline levels (Stout and Cimino 2014)

In children treated with CBD for epilepsy, CBD increased Clobazam

Medicinal cannabis to be introduced gently and slowly

Medicinal cannabis to be introduced gently and slowly

Is a form of chemotherapy causing more harm than good

We recommend patients come off them straight away if cholesterol is not chronic. They are toxic and one of the worst pharmaceuticals for the body

THC regulates BP, patients need to closely monitor their levels and adjust meds accordingly.

THC regulates Cholesterol, patients need to closely monitor their levels and adjust meds accordingly.

Takes 74 years to leave the body!

Takes 74 years to leave the body!

Cannabinoids do NOT like Morphine! Patient not to take FECO until weaned off Morphine

Suppositories: There is only 20% absorption ratio with suppositories. It is an excretory area of the body. If the patient has piles or haemorrhoids, canna balm applications work best and very effectively.

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