A member asked:

Does the bp go up while smoking cannabis? i get super high bp and hr while smoking? feels like i have been running 2 hours.

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Reason not to smoke: This sounds like another good reason not to smoke it. You already have a BP problem! Unless you live in a place where it is legal, that's another! Finally, anything that causes a person to experience more than a very brief negative response in an important body system (cardio-vascular) is not something to do unless you absolutely have to. And you don't, so don't! Smarten up!

Answered 10/5/2014

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Dr. Joyce Pastore answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Marajuana use: Marajuana is not necessarily pure in form and may have other components, just like cigarettes, that are causing a reaction in your body, in your case elevated blood pressure. You should avoid the use of cannabis and see your doctor to followup with your blood pressure readings.

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