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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Analyze general patterns, including the causes and effects of various health conditions within specific populations. (Several studies found that cannabis users had lower rates of obesity and diabetes when compared to non-users.) However, far fewer studies look specifically at how THC, CBD, or other cannabinoids interact with other drugs that have known effects on blood sugar (like insulin).Although we don’t have conclusive evidence, it’s possible cannabis may work together with other drugs favorably. But, by the same token, there could be a risk that cannabis combined with other drugs could lower glucose levels too much. Clearly, patients should continually monitor the effects (under medical supervision) to mitigate potential risks and adjust medication appropriately.Drugs that lower blood pressureOne of the major features of THC is that it simultaneously activates the CB1 and CB2 cannabinoid receptors. Activating both receptors induces a cardiovascular stress response that can elevate cardiac oxygen consumption while reducing blood flow in coronary arteries. While reports of adverse events are relatively rare, patients who are taking blood pressure medication should be aware that cannabis may compound effects.RelatedDoes cannabis lower high blood pressure?Drugs that increase risk of bleedingBoth THC and CBD may increase the effect of drugs used for blood thinning (e.g. warfarin or heparin), or drugs known to carry their own risk of blood thinning (e.g. ibuprofen, naproxen, etc.). How? By possibly slowing down the metabolism of these drugs. To a lesser extent, THC may displace warfarin from protein binding sites.OpioidsMost studies suggest there is a bidirectional modulatory relationship
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