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Can I Smoke Marijuana With Nerve Pain And Spinal Surgery?
I am 60 years old ,5 ft 3 in, 186 lbs , Had spinal surgery and was prescribed to take 200mg of gagapentin every 8 hours for nerve pain Had 6nerves repaired from spinal stenois,bone graph for fusion to the last 2 disc taken from the left pelvic bone. Can I still smoke marijuana with this medication.
Mon, 30 Mar 2020
Hello,
Marijuana and gabapentin, both may cause excessive sedation, so, it's advisable for avoid simultaneous use. You can smoke marijuana ( small amounts ) before sleep.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho
Marijuana and gabapentin, both may cause excessive sedation, so, it's advisable for avoid simultaneous use. You can smoke marijuana ( small amounts ) before sleep.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho
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