While there is still no research on how greater potency affects the long-term risks of marijuana use, a higher amount of THC is likely to lead to higher rates of dependence and. Every time you pick up a prescription, your pharmacist will ask you if you have any questions about how to take your medication or will tell you what other prescriptions could cause a dangerous interaction. Now, several local pharmacists, including Dr. Seung Oh, pharmacy supervisor at Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee Medical Center, also want to be warned that their medications can cause potentially harmful reactions if combined with the use of marijuana, also known as cannabis.
What drugs interact with marijuana? According to Dr. Oh, he and other pharmacists do not advocate or discourage the use of marijuana. However, they want the public to know that, just like combining grapefruit with statins can cause a dangerous interaction, the THC and CBD chemicals found in marijuana and cannabis products, such as gummies and other edibles, can interact with prescription drugs and cause serious side effects. Seung Oh is the pharmacy supervisor at Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee Medical Center.
Because of this similarity, THC is able to bind to molecules called cannabinoid receptors in the neurons of these areas of the brain and activate them, altering various mental and physical functions and causing the effects described above. The Sharp Health news team is comprised of content authors who write and produce articles about Sharp HealthCare and its hospitals, clinics, medical groups and health plans. While there is still no research on how greater potency affects the long-term risks of marijuana use, more THC is likely to cause higher rates of dependency and addiction. Marijuana is a psychoactive drug that contains nearly 500 chemicals, including THC, a mind-altering compound that causes harmful health effects.
