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Does weed effect us differently?

gare
gare

I've only smoked weed a few times and was over a decade ago. For some reason I kept dreaming about it then, I started obsessing. I decided to go and get some. I asked the guy for 2-3 joints worth. I rolled up a third of what he gave me, and it looked like a bit more than an average joint, but I decided to smoke it. after about an hour (I think) I ended up in bed, twitching uncontrollably. My mind kept reseting every half second. I couldn't hold onto thoughts. It was terrible. now, about 20 hours later, I'm still a little messed up. Does this normally happen when you smoke too much? Did I maybe have some kind of interaction between the weed and my meds (pristiq, and seroquel)?

OlderCPer
OlderCPer
Marijuana can definitely interact negatively with your Psych meds., you shouldn't use it without the okay of your Pdoc as they'll know what meds you're taking and how it will interact with them.
cici65
cici65
My psyc told me to not smoke pot due to the bad interaction with my meds (olanzapine, duloxetine, pramipexole) That's probably what happened to you.
bbr00ks78
bbr00ks78
Late to this post...I used to smoke it, but it was making me paranoid and really anxious so I quit. What's weird is it used to calm me down and help me sleep. Now it does the opposite. I feel better sober just taking my prescribed meds.
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
Yes we all react in a different way not just to weed but all medications. I can smoke weed with no issues but my dr doesn’t support me smoking because it can have adverse effects. That being said, when my anxiety is very high and meds aren’t helping, I have taken a couple hits just to get it under control. I haven’t smoked since last august though.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Big hug sweetie.... I am sorry that you had a bad reaction.... I agree with what others have said talk with your pdoc and get some direction IF you want to try it again....xo
Maui1992
Maui1992
CBD is great for anxiety. THC helps me sleep. I don't think I've had a bad reaction but I'm not on too many meds. I take it in oil. I used to have 18% THC 0% CBD, but now I'm taking 10% THC with 10% CBD and I like it better. I will gradually reduce the dose and then go on CBD only and is occasionally take the THC. As long as it doesn't bother my meds. My doctors are not worried about it. It is a medical prescription by my doctor for muscle spasms and pain.
MarieEternal
MarieEternal
I had similar side effects; racing mind and distorted thought process, then I just got real tired of the side effects, and I quit. It has been 22 years and counting. I still think about how good it made me feel, then I think about the nightmares it gave me and made my bipolar disorder worse and worse.
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