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I have glaucoma. is it okay to take medical marijuana?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Medical Pot: In some states yes. You have to be supervised by a medical doctor who is licensed to prescribe & works with a specialized program with team of professionals.

Answered 11/25/2019

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Sometimes: Medical marijuana in some individuals can lower the internal pressure of the eye. The substance, however, is federally illegal everywhere and the delivery system - smoking - is unreliable. The source also is uncertain with variable potency depending upon the source and purity. There is no risk to someone who has glaucoma, from smoking marijuana.

Answered 2/26/2021

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Good try: There are many more efficient and effective methods of treating glaucoma than pretending to use mj for medicinal purposes.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Glaucoma: As long as there are safer treatments for glaucoma, marijuana is not ok.

Answered 12/15/2012

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