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differently to medications The following drugs and medications Use cannabis with caution if you: and combinations of are not recommended with cannabis  Are at risk for heart disease for these reasons: medications.  Have a history of drug abuse or Talk to your healthcare Increased risk of bleeding addiction provider openly about your  NSAIDs: ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin),  Have or are at risk of eye problems. naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn) Cannabis may cause eye problems medical history, medications and dry eyes. It may increase eye  Blood thinners: aspirin (Excedrin, pressure you are taking and your Bufferin), warfarin (Coumadin).  Have diabetes or problems with lifestyle. Increased risk of drowsiness blood sugar  Barbituates (phenobarbital,  Are at risk of seizure or are using Side effects & warnings narcotics, codeine, antidepressants) anti-seizure drugs Side effects of cannabis may include:  Alprazolam (Xanax)  Are living with mental health challenges  Dizziness  Zolpidem ( Ambien)  Are on estrogen therapy  Sleepiness/drowsiness  Alcohol  Have immune disorders or are taking  Lorazepam (Ativan)  Impaired motor skills, depth medicine that may affect the immune perception and judgment  Diazepam (Valium) system.

 Slower reactions Others (see Mayo Clinic link for more)  Change in blood sugar levels, heart  Asthma medication: (theophylline For more information

rate and blood pressure Respbid Theo 24) For more information about how  Cannabis affects almost every organ  Low blood pressure medications cannabis may affect your health, visit the in the body, including heart, lungs,  Various herbs and supplements. Mayo Clinic website: central nervous system, endocrine mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/ and immune systems. Do not use cannabis if you: marijuana/safety/hrb-20059701. :Are pregnant, breastfeeding or Content of this document used with trying to get pregnant, or have to permission of the Mayo drive a vehicle or operate heavy Foundation for Medical machinery. Education and Research. All rights reserved.