5 things you need to know about drug interactions with cannabinoids

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3. Medications lose their power

Smoking marijuana can make certain drugs leave the system more quickly (known as clearance). One of these is theophylline, used to treat the wheezing and breathing problems that come with asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema. Theophylline is cleared from the body 40 percent faster when combined with smoked marijuana.

Joyce Hollman

By Joyce Hollman

Joyce Hollman is a writer based in Kennebunk, Maine, specializing in the medical/healthcare and natural/alternative health space. Health challenges of her own led Joyce on a journey to discover ways to feel better through organic living, utilizing natural health strategies. Now, practicing yoga and meditation, and working towards living in a chemical-free home, her experiences make her the perfect conduit to help others live and feel better naturally.

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