Abstract
The authors investigated the indications for cannabis prescription in the Netherlands and assessed its efficacy and side effects. A majority (64.1%) of patients reported a good or excellent effect on their symptoms. Of these patients, approximately 44% used cannabis for >/=5 months. Indications were neurologic disorders, pain, musculoskeletal disorders, and cancer anorexia/cachexia. Inhaled cannabis was perceived as more effective than oral administration. Reported side effects were generally mild.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Administration, Inhalation
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Anorexia / diagnosis
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Anorexia / drug therapy*
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Anorexia / etiology
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Cannabis*
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Drug Utilization / statistics & numerical data
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Drug Utilization / trends
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Marijuana Smoking / trends
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Middle Aged
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Musculoskeletal Diseases / diagnosis
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Musculoskeletal Diseases / drug therapy*
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Neoplasms / complications
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Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis
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Nervous System Diseases / drug therapy*
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Netherlands
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Pain / diagnosis
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Pain / drug therapy*
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Pain / etiology
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Patient Satisfaction / statistics & numerical data
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Phytotherapy / statistics & numerical data*
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Phytotherapy / trends
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Plant Preparations / administration & dosage
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Plant Preparations / adverse effects
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Plant Preparations / therapeutic use*
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Treatment Outcome