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Doctors who regularly prescribe marijuana have some practical advice for you, and I’ll pass it on.  The Annals of Internal Medicine solicited this information and here are the pearls:

AS A PAIN MED: 

• not the first thing to try; 
• if you try begin with low doses, avoid smoking it in favor of edibles and topicals;
• begin with CBD (cannabidiol) rather than the psychoactive THC (tetrahydrocannabinol); 
• choose tested compounds; 
• listen to your body.

AS A DANGEROUS DRUG: 

• still a controlled substance and not covered by insurance; 
• not standardized; 
• off-limits during pregnancy and lactation;
• should be avoided by cardiac patients; 
• should be removed from dangerous drug list.

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https://www.mdlinx.com/internal-medicine/top-medical-news/article/2019/01/08/7552735/