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1 cze 2023 · Unger: So we have a situation where we've got an increase in seniors who are turning to cannabis for medical reasons and they're, of course, not always telling their doctors about it. What are some of the potential risks related to cannabis that you'd want senior patients to know about?
6 kwi 2020 · Studies show that older adults commonly use medical cannabis for the same conditions younger patients do: pain, insomnia, neuropathy, and anxiety. What are the risks for older people using medical cannabis?
10 wrz 2018 · Among the fastest-growing users of marijuana in Colorado are adults, ages 65 and older. Doctors and public health experts can’t promise older adults that marijuana is safe or effective. Even so, many patients are giving it a try for a range of issues from pain to depression to poor sleep.
Adults over 55 may be more sensitive to cannabis and have a higher risk of having side effects. This is especially true when they have certain medical conditions. 1 For example, you shouldn't use cannabis if you have serious: Using cannabis while taking prescription or non-prescription health products can increase the risks of side effects.
12 wrz 2024 · Older adults are increasingly turning to cannabis to alleviate pain, get help with sleep, improve mental health or cope with other medical conditions, new research finds.
Medications can cause side effects that worsen quality of life or create other symptoms, and polypharmacy itself can be detrimental in older adults. Cannabinoids may offer a way of managing selected symptoms with fewer side effects.
8 lip 2024 · Older adults are using cannabis more than ever, and it’s largely for medical reasons. They most commonly use it to help with pain, sleep problems, and anxiety. Older adults can generally use cannabis safely, with few side effects. But you may need to take some precautions.
