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Brand Names: BC Bud, Marijuana, Weed for pain
See also: Sativex

What is Cannabis? Medical cannabis refers to the use of the Cannabis sativa plant as a physician-recommended herbal therapy. So far, the medical use of cannabis is legal only in a limited number of territories, including Canada, Belgium, Australia, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Spain, and some U.S. states.

See more information, including instructions, precautions, side effects, and interactions.


Reasons Taken

29 patients in the community are taking or have taken Cannabis.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Slow my ALS progress 8 27%
Stiffness/spasticity 7 24%
Other 4 13%
Pain 2 6%
General health 2 6%
Excess saliva 2 6%
Calf, feet cramps and muscle spasms 1 3%
disease-related symptoms 1 3%
Anxiety 1 3%
Emotional lability 1 3%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Cannabis.

Top 10 (Show all)

All (Show Top 10)

  0 tbs. As needed 0 As needed 0 Daily 0 Weekly 1 mg As needed 2 min As needed 4 g As needed 1 other Daily 2 g Daily 3 g Daily 3 Daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 5 Number of Patients: 5 4 Number of Patients: 4 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Cannabis or how long patients were taking Cannabis before stopping.

Currently taking Cannabis

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
1
1
2
10

Stopped taking Cannabis

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
1
1
0
0
1
1
Why Patients Stopped Taking Cannabis (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 3 75% Other: 75%
Side effects too severe 1 25% Side effects too severe: 25%

Patient Reported Evaluations

Results from 4 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.

Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)

Major 50% 1
None 50% 1

Stiffness/spasticity

Side-effects (as an overall problem)

Severe 0% 0
Moderate 0% 0
Mild 25% 1
None 75% 3

Top reported side-effects include: dry mouth, Overeating, goofiness

Summary results are based on 4 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.

Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (2 of 4)

  • Bobby B
    Sex: M
    Mouth/throat: moderate
    Arms: moderate
    Chest: mild
    Legs: moderate
    See profile
  • Bobby B
  • by Bobby B
    Sep 14, 2008
  • EfficacyMajor
  • Side-effectsNone
  • Slow my ALS progress

  • kenny a
    Sex: M
    Mouth/throat: moderate
    Arms: severe
    Chest: moderate
    Legs: moderate
    See profile
  • kenny a
  • by kenny a
    Sep 18, 2008
  • EfficacyMajor
  • Side-effectsNone
  • Emotional lability

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