Avoiding Chemotherapy Side Effects
Posted by gestroud Friday, February 5, 2010 | 0 views | Email | PrintAlthough the federal government still regards marijuana as illegal, it is becoming a popular drug at the state level.
What most people don’t realize is that a synthetic version of marijuana is already legal and available by prescription in all states. Marinol, a synthetic THC, received FDA approval in 1985.
Doctors who prescribe the drug generally use it to treat chemotherapy side effects like nausea and vomiting, among other conditions.
If you don’t live in a state that allows marijuana to be used for medical purposes, there are other ways to curb side effects. Before starting chemotherapy, make sure that you have a friend o…
Avoiding Chemotherapy Side Effects
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