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Is Medical Marijuana Effective In Managing Opiate Withdrawal Symptoms?
Question: Will med Marijuana. Help with opiate withdrawals and Pain? Been on norco for severe pain and on wafrin so limited on meds
Brief Answer:
Marijuana will increase chance for bleeding if used with Warfarin...
Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,
I am sorry for the health situation you are going through.
Unfortunately, the use of marijuana while taking warfarin will increase the chance for bleeding. It is true that medical marijuana is used to treat pain, but in your case we do not want to increase chances for bleeding.
So, the dose of warfarin should be adjusted if you and your doctor decide to start using marijuana.
Hope this helps. All the best.
Dr.Albana
Marijuana will increase chance for bleeding if used with Warfarin...
Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,
I am sorry for the health situation you are going through.
Unfortunately, the use of marijuana while taking warfarin will increase the chance for bleeding. It is true that medical marijuana is used to treat pain, but in your case we do not want to increase chances for bleeding.
So, the dose of warfarin should be adjusted if you and your doctor decide to start using marijuana.
Hope this helps. All the best.
Dr.Albana
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