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Let me be clear that most people experience problems because they’ve ingested too high a dose of THC in their edibles. Patients have come to me and said, “Dr. Adam, my friend gave me these gummies for pain because it helps him with his arthritis.” Well, that may be so, but what’s the dosage? While someone can handle a 5 mg, even a 10 mg dose, you might only be able to deal with 2.5 mg or less. Everyone’s metabolism and resistance are different. Again, as with any medication, you need to be cautious.
Edibles, in general, cause a powerful and intense “high,” and you can overdose without realizing it. If you ingest too much, it can cause nausea, vomiting and dehydration, drowsiness with dizziness, an increased risk of falling, loss of coordination, trouble standing or walking, hallucinations, rapid heartbeat, anxiety or panic attacks, confusion and delusions.
Even if you were an old hand at taking marijuana in your youth, many of my older patients report that these days, pot products are much stronger. They thought they had a wealth of experience, but their edible hit them with a wallop.
I suggest you speak with your doctor before trying an edible, especially if you’re combining it with any other medication. If you’ve never used THC or haven’t for many years, you may want to have someone stay with you who is “sober” just in case you have a scary reaction — and be sure to stay hydrated.
More research is needed to determine the potential benefits and pitfalls of cannabis for older adults. While marijuana-infused edibles have been consumed for recreational and medicinal reasons throughout history, as far back as 1,000 B.C., ultimately, the decision whether you try one today or not is up to you.
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