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Is It Advisable To Smoke Marijuana When Suffering From Cold Sore Infection In Eye?

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Posted on Tue, 30 Jun 2015
Question: I have an abrasion on my cornea and the same eye is infected with the cold sore virus. Its quite painful and i would like to smoke marijauna to ease my pain and anxiety. Would it be safe to do so while taking valacyclovir and zirgan?
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Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Smoking marijuana should be avoided.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I am Dr. Dadapeer K, an ophthalmologist and I will be answering your question.

I reviewed your history.
Smoking marijuana should be avoided while having cold sore viral infection. This may worsen the condition and delay the healing of corneal abrasion.

You can use analgesic and pain killer tablets for pain relief.

Hope this information is helpful to you. Do write back to me for further questions.

Thank you
With regards
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Is It Advisable To Smoke Marijuana When Suffering From Cold Sore Infection In Eye?

Brief Answer: Smoking marijuana should be avoided. Detailed Answer: Hello I am Dr. Dadapeer K, an ophthalmologist and I will be answering your question. I reviewed your history. Smoking marijuana should be avoided while having cold sore viral infection. This may worsen the condition and delay the healing of corneal abrasion. You can use analgesic and pain killer tablets for pain relief. Hope this information is helpful to you. Do write back to me for further questions. Thank you With regards