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Can thc affect anesthesia?
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Yes: If thc is used inhalationally, patients have increased sputum production, coughing, and sometimes wheezing. In addition, thc itself has several physiologically important effects that may impact anesthesia, including heart rate irregularities. In chronic users, there is an increased dosage requirement for anesthetics. With acute thc intoxication, less anesthetic is required.
Answered 12/10/2013
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See below: Please let your anesthesiologist know all drugs that you are taking. Thc will not affect the anesthetic, but the side effects of smoking this drug will have an affect on your anesthetic.
Answered 4/24/2015
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THC & Anesthesia: It can affect your recovery period after the anesthetic wears off.
Answered 7/7/2013
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