A year or so ago I tried a drug called Cesamet also known as Nabilone.
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It is a synthetic cannabinoid with therapeutic use as an antiemetic and as an adjunct analgesic for neuropathic pain. It is a synthetic cannabinoid, which mimics the main ingredient of marijuana (THC). Chemically, nabilone is similar to the active ingredient found in naturally occurring Cannabis sativa L. [1] Nabilone is not listed as a narcotic by WHO as it lacks the euphoric and recreational potential of other cannabinoids.
In Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Mexico, nabilone is marketed as Cesamet. It was approved in 1985 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting that has not responded to conventional antiemetics. Though it was approved by the FDA in 1985, the drug only began marketing in the United States in 2006. It is also approved for use in treatment of anorexia and weight loss in patients with AIDS.
Although it doesn't have the official indication (except in Mexico), nabilone is widely used as an adjunct therapy for chronic pain management. Numerous trials and case studies have demonstrated various benefits for condition such as fibromyalgia [2] and multiple sclerosis. [3]
Nabilone is a racemic mixture consisting of the (S,S) and the (R,R) isomers ("trans").
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Here's the link to the info on wikipedia about it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nabilone
I couldn't tolerate it because it totally spaced me out. I have a hard enough time keeping my mind clear and I need to be able to drive.
MsL
10-31-2009, 07:47 PM
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