{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/glaucoma/","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_12032-markdown","title":"What products do you recommend for poor eyesight or Glaucoma?","slug":"what-products-do-you-recommend-for-poor-eyesight-or-glaucoma","content":"\n_____________________\nI'm sorry to hear about your vision/ glaucoma issues.  Cannabis can be useful adjunct to help w/ symptoms from glaucoma (i.e. corneal \"steaming\",  pain & pressure, etc).  However,  multiple opthamology sources I have read indicate that it would be unfeasible to treat glaucoma using cannabis alone;  some sources say the amount of cannabis needed to be smoked to have some effect on decreasing the intraocular pressure / IOP seen with glaucoma would be equivalent to smoking 6-8 times a day and no glaucoma specialist would recommend cannabis as a sole agent (read:  glaucoma.org)  The best treatment is to continue regular opthamology exams and use prescription topical eyedrops like Travatan or Lumigan to lower the pressure;  cannabis can still be used to help w/ the pain & symptoms.  I hope this helps!\n\ndrpark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11749-markdown","title":"HAVE GLAUCOMA AND L5 BULGE  am currently using ","slug":"have-glaucoma-and-l5-bulge-am-currently-using","content":"\n_____________________\nkeyboard sensitive..using 20 to 1 acdc a few drops massaging lower lumbar. using 25 to 1 acdc sub lingual  25 drops for Glaucoma.do no know if my dosages are correct. just guessing\n\n\nckment\n_____________________\nHello,\n\nTHC is what lowers intraocular pressure (IOP); CBD does not reduce IOP. In fact, one study found that high amounts of CBD -- they used 40mg -- CBD even caused an elevation in IOP.\n\n\"Two hours after sublingual administration of 5 mg Delta-9-THC, the IOP was significantly lower than after placebo ... CBD administration did not reduce the IOP at any time. However, the  higher dose of CBD (40 mg) produced a transient elevation of IOP at 4  hours after administration.\"\n\nAdditionally, I recommend that you use a 1:1 cream rather than \n\n\n\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nHello,\nFirst and foremost, cannabis should not be the only medication you use for glaucoma; you should still be using your prescribed glaucoma medications, such as intraocular (IOP) lowering eye-drops.\n\nTHC is what lowers IOP, not CBD. In fact, one study found that high amounts of CBD even caused an elevation in IOP.\n\"Two hours after sublingual administration of 5 mg Delta-9-THC, the IOP was significantly lower than after placebo ... CBD administration did not reduce the IOP at any time. However, the  higher dose of CBD (40 mg) produced a transient elevation of IOP at 4  hours after administration.\"\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16988594\n\nTo reduce the back pain and IOP, I would likely suggest microdosing with 1:1, 2:1, 3:1 or 4:1 product -- taking 1mg to 5mg (according to tolerance) of THC throughout the day. http://kivaconfections.com/products/bars/ginger , https://treatwellhealth.com/products/wellness-and-balance-blends/ , https://www.cbd.org/products/cbd-sublingual-spray. \n\nAdditionally, I recommend that you use a 1:1 cream (rather than the 20:1 cream you're using), such as https://apothecanna.com/products/extra-strength-relieving-creme or http://truefarma.com/product/sweet-releaf-extra-strength-2oz\n\n* Please consult with a physician before starting any cannabis regimen. \n\ndrkim","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9123-markdown","title":"What is the best tincture for Glaucoma? I do not want to be high.","slug":"what-is-the-best-tincture-for-glaucoma-i-do-not-want-to-be-high","content":"\n_____________________\nHi, here is a link to a article on glaucoma and cannabis. https://www.medicaljane.com/2015/01/06/cannabis-for-the-treatment-of-glaucoma/\nFrom what I have read, both CBD and THC is beneficial. If you don't want to get \"high\" then I would suggest a whole plant tincture like a 2:1 ratio CBD/THC. Since CBD helps to counteract the psychoactive effects of THC, you should not get \"high\" . Check out our Super High CBD tincture MedSyn...\n\nPiantaTinta","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8604-markdown","title":"Any advice for what works the best for glaucoma?","slug":"any-advice-for-what-works-the-best-for-glaucoma","content":"\n_____________________\nHere's a link to a page on our website with articles and Q&A related to glaucoma. A couple of doctors previously answered questions about glaucoma and cannabis and they said that it can relieve interocular pressure. Some suggstions were to go for edibles or tinctures. Good luck! \n\ngabriella","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7524-markdown","title":"Recommendation for a 93 year old woman who has severe glaucoma?  Still has 20/20 vision and healthy.","slug":"recommendation-for-a-93-year-old-woman-who-has-severe-glaucoma-still-has-20-20-vision-and-healthy","content":"\n_____________________\nQuite frankly, with current medication and her age, I would not recommend cannabis in a person this age. Though cannabis has been shown to help in glaucoma, most of the time the effect lasts only a few hours so cannabis needs to be consumed often. There are many eye medications that last a good deal longer than that and are probably more effective.\n\nPerry Solomon, MD","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7440-markdown","title":"what is the interaction between metoprolol tartrate 25mg t and cannibis?","slug":"what-is-the-interaction-between-metoprolol-tartrate-25mg-t-and-cannibis","content":"\"cannibis is taken daily just before bed for glaucoma. Metoprolol is taken for rare, but occasional anxiety-related blood pressure spikes that are vasovagal related.\"\n_____________________\nCannabis is a very safe herb that has been used for thousands of years to treat countless conditions. It does not have dangerous interactions with other substances. Metoprolol is a beta-blocker used to treat hypertension and heart conditions. Using cannabis and metoprolol  together may have significant effects on lowering blood pressure.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11233-markdown","title":"What should a 75 year old woman with several medical issues take?","slug":"what-should-a-75-year-old-woman-with-several-medical-issues-take","content":"\"My mom is 75 years old with diabetes, glaucoma, cataract, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and severe kidney disease stage 3. She has expressed an extreme interest in obtaining her own MMCard in order to stop taking so many pills and to overall feel better. Questions: what is recommended for the above given history? How would she ingest? What is the dosage? Is this typical of this age to start on a new regimen of cannabis?  Anything would be better than the deadly mixture they are telling her to take. Any help is welcome. Thank you so much!\"\n_____________________\nTry a CBD rich tincture (liquid drops that go under the tongue and are absorbed in the mouth) with a ratio of anywhere from 60:1 to 2:1 CBD:THC. Start with a small dose a few times a day and observe for effectiveness.\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nI agree with Dr. Vandeveer in that I believe CBD rich tincture is the best way to treat your mom but my concern is someone is giving her extra calcium and possibly ignoring her need for more vitamin D. Once we are over 50 years old we cannot make vitamin D in the skin so it must be taken as supplements. Supplements of calcium should never be taken unless the person has been proven to be deficient in the blood level of calcium. If a person takes supplemental calcium it can give the symptoms of RA and fibromyalgia because the calcium calcify's tissues that should not be calcified, such as blood vessels, heart valves and even our muscles leading to more leg cramps and muscle spasms and even kidney disease.\nIf you plan to supplement vitamin D3, her blood level of vitamin D must be measured in two ways, \n25-OHD, the inactive form and 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D, the active form excreted by the kidneys. Her blood level could below and her kidney level could be high and in that case the vitamin D may need to be compounded for topical application but both levels must be checked regularly well supplementing the vitamin D to get her blood level above 50 ng/ml for optimal results. \nDiabetics typically respond well to CBD cannabis and to supplemental vitamin D but again the caution is with her kidneys.\nWhen she first starts the CBD tincture (it should be low THC, no alcohol and the highest concentration drops you can find so she has to take less drops), and start her at a total of 10 drops per day spread out to four or five doses through the day. In one week you could try going to 16-20 drops per day as long as her blood pressure stays good and she is feeling well. She may not feel the full benefit of the CBD tincture for up to three weeks but the pain relief should start quickly.\nYou don't mention what other pills she is taking and that would be of benefit to know because some of those medications may not be necessary once she is on CBD tincture.\nGood luck, I know your mom appreciates your help.\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10745-markdown","title":"For glaucoma, if the dosage is 4x per day, what would be the dosing schedule since the effect only lasts 3-4 hrs?","slug":"for-glaucoma-if-the-dosage-is-4x-per-day-what-would-be-the-dosing-schedule-since-the-effect-only-lasts-3-4-hrs","content":"\n_____________________\nevery 3 to 4 hours would be best so the helpful effects of the cannabis remain strongest for you\n\nweedeliverfree","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10698-markdown","title":"Is marijuana the best treatment for glaucoma or are the traditional meds far superior at this point?","slug":"is-marijuana-the-best-treatment-for-glaucoma-or-are-the-traditional-meds-far-superior-at-this-point","content":"\"My friend still smokes several times a day for his glaucoma, but from my understanding the pharma drugs are actually better for this than marijuana at this point. He is anti pill and likes his weed. We argued about this last week and I want a doctor's opinion so we know who is right.\"\n_____________________\nTraditional medications are well-established for the treatment of glaucoma. It is important that you determine a target intraocular pressure with your ophthalmologist and then be followed closely. First line therapy is typically pharmacologic or laser therapy (not surgery). If pharmacologic therapy is chosen one current recommendation is topical prostaglandin. If mono therapy is not sufficient, another topical (beta blocker) may be added. \n\nFrom what we know, I would consider marijuana to be a complimentary or supplemental therapy to your medication; and this decision should be arrived upon with the guidance of your ophthalmologist.  Cannabis does decrease intraocular pressure, and it also has neuroprotective properties, so it may be helpful in the treatment and prevention of progression in glaucoma.\n\n\ndredmunds","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10608-markdown","title":"My father is 75 and suffers from glaucoma. Could he use marijuana to treat this?","slug":"my-father-is-75-and-suffers-from-glaucoma-could-he-use-marijuana-to-treat-this","content":"\n_____________________\nUse of cannabis does lower the pressure in the anterior chamber of the eye caused by the condition known as glaucoma. The main cannabinoid responsible for this is THC and its derivatives. At this time, there are not any topical (eye drop applications of THC) as the appropriate dosing and safety of this application has not been worked out. \n\nProducts such as a concentrated elixirs, extracts, tinctures, or edibles 2-4 times per day may result in lowered pressures; but the product needs to be used consistently and current pharmaceutical options for glaucoma treatment are quite effective. \n\nInhaled cannabinoids are only active for about 2-3 hours where sublingual and ingested deliveries have longer active effects and would be a better choice for management of eye pressures. \n\nGlaucoma patients should still see there ophthalmologist several times per year to have pressures measured and should be aware of the symptoms of acute glaucoma attacks. Cannabis may not be adequate as single therapy for some glaucoma patients.\n\n\n\ndrgerhart","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":0,"numPages":1,"currentPage":1,"id":5287,"name":"Glaucoma","slug":"glaucoma","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}