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Does using medical marijuana (its legal in my state) help hypertension, as edibles, not smoking it?

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Dr. Wenjay Sung answered

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No: Although there is evidence to show it does provide benefits to pain and suffering, most the evidence does not support any use for hypertension, smoking or edible. Hope that helped.

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Answered 6/10/2013

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A member asked:

Does using medical marijuana (its legal in my state) help hypertension, as edibles, not smoking it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wenjay Sung answered

Dr Pappas agreed

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