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Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
Nausea and vomiting caused by cancer treatment, which may persist even with the usual anti-nausea medications.
Moderate evidenceWhat it is
Nausea and vomiting are among the most feared side effects of chemotherapy. Even with modern anti-nausea medicines, some patients still struggle with nausea, poor appetite and weight loss, which affects eating and energy during treatment.
How medical cannabis may be considered
Cannabinoids may be considered as a complementary therapy when conventional anti-nausea medications are not enough. Treatment is always coordinated with the oncology team.
What treatment aims for
- Reduce nausea and vomiting when the usual anti-nausea medicines aren't enough.
- Help maintain appetite and eating.
- Bring more comfort during cancer treatment.
Important precautions
- Treatment is always coordinated with the oncology team, who need to know everything you take.
- Cannabinoids can interact with some medications: bring the full list to the consultation.
- Drowsiness and dizziness are more common at first, especially for people who are frail.
Common questions
Does cannabis interfere with chemotherapy?
Does it replace anti-nausea medicines?
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This content is educational. Whether any treatment is appropriate depends on an individual medical assessment, and results are not guaranteed.
Reading before your consultation
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