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On prednisone for bronchitis. wont be doing any smoking but marijuana itself will not have any negative affects on my medication? say edibles?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Maybe: Mj can modulate immune system adversely and cause arterial constriction, worse if inhaled, but still present to a lesser degree ingested. Best to avoid entirely. And get help for your cannabis addiction.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/17/2018

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