Medicinal Cannabis
General information on medicinal cannabis
Dr Mahmoud is an Authorised Medicinal Cannabis Prescriber. This page gives general information only. Whether a prescription is appropriate is decided individually at a consultation.
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Patients from across the Sunshine Coast are welcome at our Kawana and Caloundra clinics.
About medicinal cannabis
Medicinal cannabis products are prescription medicines in Australia. Research into them is still developing, and the evidence varies by product and by condition. Medicines are regulated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
Whether a medicinal cannabis prescription is appropriate depends on your individual health, your history and your other medications. It is not suitable for everyone, and any prescription is decided at a consultation with a doctor.
Possible side effects
Like all medications, medicinal cannabis can cause side effects, which vary with your other medications, health conditions, the product and the dose. Discuss the risks with your prescribing doctor. Typical side effects include:
- Dry mouth
- Drowsiness and fatigue
- Vertigo
- Nausea and vomiting
- Fever
- Increased appetite
- Confusion
- Euphoria with THC
- Paranoia
- Psychosis or cognitive distortion
Treatment usually starts with small, closely monitored doses.
CBD and THC
Cannabidiol (CBD) is non-psychoactive, so it does not create the intoxicating effect associated with recreational use. It comes as an oil and is a Schedule 4 (S4) Prescription Only Medication. Because of its minimal side effects, it is normally prescribed first.
Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the main active ingredient of cannabis and is responsible for many of its pharmacological effects, including the psychoactive effect. THC is a Schedule 8 (S8) Controlled Drug and requires a prescription from an Australian registered medical practitioner.
Where to see Dr Mahmoud for medicinal cannabis
Patients from across the Sunshine Coast, Caboolture and surrounding Moreton Bay suburbs are welcome.
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