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Originally Posted by mrsD
Marijuana is not liked for mixing with pain meds. Most doctors will not allow it. And for methadone, that combo has the potential for causing DEATH (by long QT syndrome stopping the heart).
With morphine it is just a drug interaction. Marijuana may enhance opioid actions up to 4 times. Doctors don't like that, as it may lead to respiratory depression reactions.
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*** And here's my problem with that attitude. It assumes we (patients) cannot make informed choices for ourselves. My doc started me on morphine at a time she knew I smoked medical marijuana. 8 weeks later she's stated her intention to no longer prescribe opiates. I have read the studies on the MM effectiveness. Show me the studies that describe the risked interactions. Then let me decide. If you want me to sign a waiver, fine. I sign so many releases and waivers any more, what's 1 more at my age.
CB