Cachexia or Wasting Syndrome

Benefits of Cannabis: Cannabis, particularly the THC component, has been shown to increase appetite and decrease weight loss.

Risks of Cannabis: There were no specific risks in use of cannabis in this population of patients.

Suggested Initial Therapy: the inhalation route of administration will likely be the most effective in this group of patients.

• Flower: administered by smoking or dry herb vaporization used 15 min - 30 min before a scheduled meal will help improve appetite. Strains lower in the Limonene and Humulene terpenes will be preferred as those can decrease appetite.
• Vape Cartridges: very discreet and effective. Choose cartridges which are “full spectrum” containing terpenes (avoid limonene and humulene) to leverage the entourage effect.

DISCLAIMER: Information provided is for educational purposes to assist medical cannabis patients in using the medication. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and cannabis is not approved by this agency for the use in diagnosis or treatment of any diseases.

Visit “CannabisExpertMD” on FaceBook, InstaGram, YouTube, Twitter, Relevant, Gab and at CannabisExpertMD.com for more information on the optimal use of medical cannabis

CannabisExpertMD.com
Brian Nichol, MD