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Can marinol be used to treat appetite suppression?
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No: Marinol is used to increase appetite, for instance in cancer patients on chemotherapy who are unable to gain weight.
Answered 6/27/2014
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Yes: But you are discussing a symptom. You need to identify and treat the underlying cause.
Answered 3/18/2013
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