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Can Marinol Be Used To Treat Loss Of Appetite?
Question: I am 84 and about three years ago I lost my appetite and basically my s ense of smell I force myself to eat, to live...Would you recommend Marinol? Thank you. YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
I don't recommend taking it
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Marinol is a medication that may lead to dependence and feeling high . It also leads to dizziness, confusion and impaired judgement . It can cause diarrhea and abdominal pain as well.
If you start taking it and at any time you desire to stop taking it, it might even cause withdrawal symptoms as trouble sleeping, irritability and mood changes .
It is contraindicated if there's any high blood pressure or any history of psychiatric illness or alcohol intake. I'd recommend you don't take it and refer to your doctor for a medication that causes less side effects .
I hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask further.
Regards
I don't recommend taking it
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Marinol is a medication that may lead to dependence and feeling high . It also leads to dizziness, confusion and impaired judgement . It can cause diarrhea and abdominal pain as well.
If you start taking it and at any time you desire to stop taking it, it might even cause withdrawal symptoms as trouble sleeping, irritability and mood changes .
It is contraindicated if there's any high blood pressure or any history of psychiatric illness or alcohol intake. I'd recommend you don't take it and refer to your doctor for a medication that causes less side effects .
I hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask further.
Regards
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