Drug interactions and what to avoid

WARFARIN
THC and CBD increase Warfarin levels (Yamaori et al 2012). Frequent cannabis use has been associated with increased INR. Patients need to monitor INR closely, at least twice a week, as the cannabis will increase the levels – this means that the patient will have to decrease the Warfarin dosages.

ALCOHOL
Alcohol may increase THC levels (Hartman 2015)

THEOPHYLLINE
Smoked cannabis can decrease Theophylline levels (Stout and Cimino 2014)

CLOBAZAM
In children treated with CBD for epilepsy, CBD increased Clobazam.

BETA BLOCKERS
Medicinal cannabis to be introduced gently and slowly.

KIDNEY PROBLEMSMedicinal cannabis to be introduced gently and slowly.

METHOTREXATEIs a form of chemotherapy causing more harm than good.

STATINS
We recommend patients come off them straight away if cholesterol is not chronic. They are toxic and one of the worst pharmaceuticals for the body.

CHOLESTEROL
THC regulates Cholesterol, patients need to closely monitor their levels and adjust meds accordingly.

BLOOD PRESSURE
THC regulates BP, patients need to closely monitor their levels and adjust meds accordingly.

RITALIN
Takes 74 years to leave the body!

CONCERTA
Takes 74 years to leave the body!

MORPHINE
Cannabinoids do NOT like Morphine! Patient not to take FECO until weaned off Morphine