Posted by oilfan on May 30, 2005, at 16:57:09 [reposted on May 30, 2005, at 21:18:24 | original URL]
In reply to Re: Life after Effexor » oilfan, posted by ed_uk on May 30, 2005, at 14:13:38
> >Sativex is still a prescription drug.
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> I wonder if Sativex will be approved in Europe any time soon?
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> Nabilone, a synthetic cannabinoid, has been available in the UK for years- it's never been prescribed much though. Ever since ondansetron (Zofran) was introduced it's hardly been prescribed at all. It seems to cause frequent side effects. Vapourized marijuana is an interesting idea :-) Perhaps we should use it for the chemo patients instead of nabilone.
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> Ed.The Volcano Vaporizer is made in Germany. You can find it at www.storz-bickel.com . I think it would be an excellent replacement method for chemo patients. I have a friend that has one and has cut him back from smoking a 1/2 pound a month to vaporizing 2 ounces a month. Pure and no smoke.
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