10 Causes of Orthostatic Hypotension
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #10: Marijuana
Marijuana, or cannabis, is increasingly popular in the medical field. There is limited evidence from studies that shows that medical marijuana can help decrease nausea or vomiting, improve appetite, and reduce pain or spasms.
There are some common side effects with marijuana use such as vomiting, dizziness, tiredness, hallucinations, risk of addiction, memory issues, and concerns with cognition. It has also been observed to possibly cause orthostatic hypotension. It can be administered with a variety of methods such as tinctures, lozenges, oral sprays, capsules, edibles, and vaporizers.
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