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Diagnosed w/ graves' disease 1 month ago. being treated w/ 10mg methimazole daily. ok to smoke pot occasionally or does it affect treatment like cigs?

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Hasn't been studied: But probably has the same risk as tobacco.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 5/14/2013

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