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Can You Consume Cannabis If You Have Psoriasis And Psoriatic Arthritis?

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Phoenix, AZ
August 18, 2024
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Cannabis products may offer potential benefits for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, but there are important considerations:

- Potential Benefits: Some people with psoriasis have found cannabinoid products beneficial for reducing pain and inflammation
- Risks and Side Effects: Cannabis can cause respiratory issues, Show Full Answer

Cannabis products may offer potential benefits for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, but there are important considerations:

- Potential Benefits: Some people with psoriasis have found cannabinoid products beneficial for reducing pain and inflammation.
- Risks and Side Effects: Cannabis can cause respiratory issues, gastrointestinal symptoms, cognitive side effects, fatigue, nausea, and irritability. It may also interact with medications like blood thinners.
- FDA Approval: No cannabis-containing medications are FDA-approved for treating psoriasis.

Always consult your doctor before trying cannabis products.

August 18, 2024

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