Drug class
Stimulants (ADHD) and cannabis
The stimulant raises heart rate and blood pressure, and THC briefly does the same, so the effects can pile up. How it feels is hard to predict.
Moderate risk
Why it happens
The stimulant raises heart rate and blood pressure, and THC briefly does the same, so the effects can pile up. How it feels is hard to predict.
What it means for you
Some patients feel more focused. Others feel anxious or notice palpitations.
What Tiffany advises
Start low and write down how you respond. Loop your prescriber in before this becomes a routine combination.
Common examples
Generic names first, then brands.
- methylphenidate
- amphetamine salts
- lisdexamfetamine
Body systems involved
- Mood and sleep
- Heart and blood pressure
Take it further
Check this with my other meds
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