I Received A Local Anesthetic Earlier Today To Have A

Posted on Fri, 6 Nov 2020

Question: I received a local anesthetic earlier today to have a skin biopsy. I am also a current user of medicinal marijuana. Am I able to ingest an edible?

Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can take an edible without a problem

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for using "Ask a doctor"

Local anesthesia is eliminated by the body within one hour. And the amount they inject is so minimal that should not interact with medicines. So you can take the edible without a problem.

I hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Kind regards,
Dr. Klarida Papaqako
General and family physician

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