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Is smoking marijuana useful for treating panic disorder?

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I would've liked to : Be part of that scientific trial! unfortunately, no science to back it up reliably and reproducibly.

Answered 7/20/2012

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: Smoking marijuana is not useful for treating panic disorder. It may distort time and induce a temporary feeling of relaxation for some, but some also report a feeling of anxiety and paranoia when smoking. By its very nature, untreated panic disorder has attacks that come suddenly. Seems more sensible to be evaluated, learn ways to handle anxiety, and use prescription medications if needed.

Answered 9/30/2020

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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

Specializes in General Practice

Yes and No: Many with panic disorder aided by medicinal cannabis ; oft express preference for this medication vs. Synthetic drugs. Use of cannabis dependent upon emotional maturity ; emotional stability. Females should be checked for heart murmur ; mitral valve prolapse. Hyperactive thyroid ruled-out a must. Therefore gen. Med exam necessarily precedent. Use only in states allowing ; guided by a cannabis md.

Answered 4/16/2014

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