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Is medical marijuana useful to calm ptsd or anxiety in patients with seizure disorder who can't be on typical anxiety medications?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

My concern is: that cannabis use can actually trigger anxiety and panic in some people.

Answered 5/1/2016

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Dr. Warren Foster answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Ask doctor: Marijuana can have cause paranoia, which may be dangerous for someone with PTSD. It is also less well studied as an effective treatment. Speak with your doctor, a psychiatrist, or a psychologist.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Sandor Woren answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Can't say: Unfortunately, very little reliable, peer reviewed research has been done regarding the safety and efficacy of marijuana for anything, despite the long list list of conditions for which it has allegedly been helpful. My own guess it that it is not likely to be helpful, since it clouds thinking, and is difficult to dose properly, resulting in an under or overdose. Stick with more proven therapies

Answered 11/27/2017

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