Question 1

is it bad to smoke weed?

Accepted Answer

Weed: With proven evidence of damage to lungs and other organs, any type of smoking is not healthy.

Question 2

what does it feel like to smoke weed? is it relaxing?

Accepted Answer

Highly variable: Many people get mild euphoria and relaxation from use of marijuana, while others can get increase in anxiety, sometimes to the point of panic attacks.  In some people, particularly those with strong family histories of schizophrenia or other thought disorders, cannabis use is associated with intense paranoia, and can precipitate their first episode of psychosis.

Question 3

would it be recommended to to smoke weed if i'm on medication?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Smoking pot is generally bad for the lungs - all smoke, regardless of the source, is bad for lungs. Mj has the same particulates and carcinogens as tobacco, just without nicotine or a filter, and is used less often. You could consider eating or drinking it if the medication is for your lungs. Other medicines also are affected by pot because pot revs up some of your liver's enzymes. Ask your doctor.

Question 4

can i smoke weed with asthma?

Accepted Answer

BAD idea: It is a respiratory irritant.

Question 5

can i smoke weed after a root canal?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If your dentist has prescribed any medication for pain, be very careful about combining your drugs.  On the other hand, many people claim that "weed" relaxes them, and minimizes discomfort.

Question 6

should i smoke weed if i have seizures?

Accepted Answer

Weed: Also dependency and interference with seizure treatment.

Question 7

is it bad to smoke weed if you have add?

Accepted Answer

Weed and ADD: It is not helpful to smoke marijuana if you have add. It doesn't help you focus and slowly degrades the neurons (cells) in your brain which will make the add worse.  Long term users of marijuana have significant decreases in brain function.  If you need help with attention there are better medications then marijuana. Please talk to your doctor.

Question 8

can i smoke weed while taking keflex 500mg?

Accepted Answer

: I would not do both at exactly the same time if that is what you mean. Go to drugs.com and enter the EXACT med(s) you are taking including weed to see if there is an interaction.  Some drugs/genes will speed up metabolism of some drugs and slow down others. Ain’t nature/medicine interesting?

Question 9

can i smoke weed after and upper endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

No: Weed is a poison to your brain., its being legal notwithstanding.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 10

is it harmful to smoke weed once in a while?

Accepted Answer

Is it harmful to eat: Poison once in a while?  It can be harmful.

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