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I was diagnosed with cachexia and i smoked some marijuana. whould that help appetite?
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Yes but: Cachexia is a symptom not a disease nor an excuse to use marijuana.
Answered 4/12/2012
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Maybe: Cachexia is not a complete diagnosis, as the underlying cause may not have been identified. Furthermore, smoking marijuana is not a medical treatment, since dosage is not standardized or regulated. Marinol has been used to treat cachexia associated with difference medical conditions.
Answered 3/12/2016
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