How to Use Marinol

Marinol is a medical marijuana pill administered for the treatment of wasting disease involved with HIV/AIDS disease, as well as for nausea and vomiting experienced by chemotherapy patients. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active ingredient in the drug, is known for relieving vomiting and nausea. Marinol is the only FDA-approved synthetic canniboid medication currently in existence, and is often marketed as a viable and legal alternative to marijuana. It is available by prescription only.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Take 2.5 mg of Marinol twice a day, once before lunch and once before dinner, for a total of 5 mg daily. This is the usual dosage and is used for people suffering from wasting disease related to HIV/AIDS.

2. Take 5 mg of Marinol one to three hours prior to chemotherapy sessions. Continue taking the 5 mg tablet every two to four hours following the administration of chemotherapy. The total number of pills taken daily will be between four and six.

3. Take a missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your normal dosing schedule.

Tips & Warnings

• Take Marinol exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Store this medication in the refrigerator, but keep it from freezing. Side effects may include feelings of elation, anxiety, dizziness, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, sweating, cough, headache, chills, facial flushing and palpitations. Talk to your doctor before taking this medication if you have a history of seizures or seizure-like disorder.
• Do not take more than the dose recommended by your doctor. Withdrawal symptoms may include irritability, disturbed sleep, sweating, loose stools, hot flashes, insomnia and restlessness.

References

• Marinol Usage
• Marinol Info

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