Can Cannabis Help Patients Titrate Off Other Pharmaceutical Drugs?

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Introduction

The medical marijuana industry has been growing rapidly in the United States, and for good reason. Cannabis is a natural treatment for pain and other symptoms of withdrawal, and has been shown to help manage the side effects of drugs and even has be used as a substitute for prescription medications. The following are some examples of how cannabis can help patients taper off other drugs:

Cannabis is a natural treatment for pain and other symptoms of withdrawal.

Cannabis is a natural treatment for pain and other symptoms of withdrawal. It can help with insomnia, nausea, anxiety, depression and GI issues. Cannabis has been shown to be effective in treating chronic pain; it’s also been shown to reduce the amount of opioids needed by patients who take them (and thus reduce side effects).

Cannabis can help to manage the side effects of drugs.

For example, cannabis can be used to treat depression and anxiety, which are common side effects of anti-psychotic medications. Patients who are prescribed these medications may find that using cannabis helps them to sleep better at night and feel more relaxed during the day. This may also reduce their need for other medications such as sedatives or sleeping pills.

Similarly, nausea and vomiting are common symptoms experienced by cancer patients receiving chemotherapy treatment; however, some people prefer not to take antiemetics because they have unwanted side effects such as drowsiness or dry mouth (xerostomia). Studies show that THCV has been shown to reduce nausea without causing these adverse effects.[1] In addition, studies suggest that CBD might be effective against chemotherapy-induced vomiting,[2] though more research needs to be done before this claim can be confirmed conclusively.[3]

Cannabis is safer than prescription drugs.

There is a growing body of evidence that supports the use of cannabis as an alternative to traditional medications. For example, a recent study found that when comparing those who use opioids for chronic pain with those who don’t, marijuana users were less likely to develop dependency on their prescription drugs and experience withdrawal symptoms when they stopped taking them.

A different study showed that patients using medical marijuana were able to reduce their use of benzodiazepines (sleeping pills) by more than 50 percent over an 18-month period–and many reported no side effects when they stopped taking these drugs altogether!

Cannabis can be used as a substitute for prescription drugs.

In addition to its potential to reduce or eliminate the need for prescription drugs, cannabis may also be able to help patients titrate off those medications by reducing their dosage. In some cases, this can happen quite rapidly; however, it’s important that you work closely with your doctor and monitor your progress carefully until you’re comfortable stopping altogether.

Cannabis can be an effective and safe alternative to prescription medications.

Cannabis can be an effective and safe alternative to prescription medications. It can help patients manage pain, anxiety and other symptoms that may accompany chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia or PTSD.

While there are many different types of cannabis products on the market today–including oils, edibles and topicals–the most common form is dried flower buds (aka bud). The effects of ingesting these buds varies depending on how much you consume at once. Remember, cannabis is not a one size fits all type of medicine. How it effects one patient, might effect someone with the same condition in a different way. Also, remember, more is NOT better. If you have concerns or not, a medical professional should always be involved in titrating off of any medication.