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CHS is a paradoxical syndrome characterized by hyperemesis (persistent vomiting), as opposed to the better known antiemetic properties of cannabinoids. [15] The most prominent CHS symptoms are cyclical nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, concomitant with chronic cannabinoid use. [15]
This syndrome is characterized by nausea, cyclical vomiting, and cramping abdominal pain resulting from prolonged, frequent cannabis use. Standard first-line antiemetics such as ondansetron and prochlorperazine are often ineffective in treating cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. [26]
Psychosis, cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, and lung damage are uncommon, yet dangerous, reactions after ingesting or smoking cannabis. Rare marijuana side effects, from uncontrollable vomiting to ...
Cannabis transports me to a fuzzy, blissed-out headspace, a momentary escape from what most would deem a truly shitty time. ... can alleviate cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, a terrible condition ...
Long-term cannabis users are at risk for developing cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), characterized by recurrent bouts of intense vomiting and abdominal cramping during or within 48 hours of heavy cannabis use. [112] The mechanism behind CHS is poorly understood and is contrary to the antiemetic properties of cannabis and cannabinoids.
An antiemetic is a drug that is effective against vomiting and nausea. Antiemetics are typically used to treat motion sickness and the side effects of opioid analgesics, general anaesthetics, and chemotherapy directed against cancer. They may be used for severe cases of gastroenteritis, especially if the patient is dehydrated. [1] [2]
In 2001, the FDA changed the labeling requirements for droperidol injection to include a Black Box Warning, citing concerns of QT prolongation and torsades de pointes.The evidence for this is disputed, with 9 reported cases of torsades in 30 years and all of those having received doses in excess of 5 mg. [9] QT prolongation is a dose-related effect, [10] and it appears that droperidol is not a ...
Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome is a term coined by J.H. Allen and colleagues back in 2004 as a way of describing the connection between cannabis consumption and Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome. After gathering only nine chronic cannabis consumers (or cannabis “abusers” as the document suggests) who also showed symptoms of CVS, Allen found that all ...