Question 1

marinol thc--best uses?

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Several: But only when other medicine with fewer side effects fail to work sufficiently.

Question 2

when is the drug marinol used?

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For appetite: This is a drug related to marijuana. It is used to help with appetite stimulation. Some other related drugs are used for nausea control.

Question 3

does marinol make you loose your appetite?

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Probably increase: I would expect Marinol to increase your appetite and in fact this medication has an fda indication for anorexia in aids patients and as a treatment for nausea and vomiting in patients receiving chemotherapy for the treatment of oncological conditions.  Stay safe!

Question 4

where can i find some dronabinol, marinol?

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At the pharmacy: This medication is not the same as marijuana, although it produces some of the same effects such as increased appetite. Officially, it can be prescribed for cancer related weight loss, and intractable nausea. The medication is a controlled substance.

Question 5

can i be prescribed marinol if im a minor (under 18) in florida?

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Doubtful: Unless you have a legitimate medical condition, it would be unlikely that you could get a prescription for marinol.  This, of course, is if you go to an ethical doctor.  Unfortunately, there are too many doctors (many seem to be located in florida) that will prescribe any medication for anyone as long as they are willing to pay.  The good news is that the dea is closing these practices down!

Question 6

is marinol legal in new york?

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Legal in all States: Marinol is a prescription medicine and thus you cannot get it legally anywhere in the us without a prescription from a licenced physician/nurse.  Physicians physicians and nurses (often under supervision of physicians) in all states can issue prescription for this medicine when appropriate. Consult your doc if you have questions/concerns. Good luck.

Question 7

what is unusual about the antiemetic marinol?

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From marijuana: There isn't anything unusual about Marinol besides the fact that it is derived from marijuana. It is a prescription for those having significant anorexia/wt loss from illnesses such as HIV and cancers. Marijuana is still illegal in most states.

Question 8

can marinol be used to treat appetite suppression?

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No: Marinol is used to increase appetite, for instance in cancer patients on chemotherapy who are unable to gain weight.

Question 9

what are the pros and cons involved with choosing marinol over smoking pot?

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Legal issue: In pa the only legal option is marinol. There are other concerns in possible contamination of pot with other chemicals that could be toxic when inhaled. Also for asthma or COPD any smoking is not a good idea.

Question 10

can i be prescribed marinol prescription on healthtap?

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: Not on this site. This is the public information site where volunteer docs answer questions about health issues. We do not offer scripts/notes or other direct care. There are HT pay sites that offer some services but you pay for the consult whether they choose to prescribe or not.

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