|
SlimShady420
Stranger

Registered: 10/27/20
Posts: 111
Last seen: 20 days, 16 hours
|
Is it okay to smoke weed on these meds? 3
#28642987 - 02/01/24 01:53 PM (3 months, 13 days ago) |
|
|
I take the following meds:
Wellbutrin 300mg Concerta 18mg Clonazepam 0.5mg, twice a day Clozapine 500mg
I had a seizure from alcohol withdrawal on New Years Eve, so I'm wondering if I will be safe smoking 0.5g every Saturday evening.
|
Mystikal
Arranger



Registered: 11/13/21
Posts: 1,292
Loc: Canada
Last seen: 19 minutes, 58 seconds
|
Re: Is it okay to smoke weed on these meds? [Re: SlimShady420]
#28643010 - 02/01/24 02:05 PM (3 months, 13 days ago) |
|
|
I've had two alcohol withdrawal seizures. They're horrible. Ask your doctor about the weed. Nice username.
|
Seriously_trippin
Cosmic Guru Ganesh



Registered: 07/12/13
Posts: 14,727
Last seen: 10 hours, 17 minutes
|
Re: Is it okay to smoke weed on these meds? [Re: Mystikal]
#28643074 - 02/01/24 02:49 PM (3 months, 13 days ago) |
|
|
From what I've seen on ur meds there's a few potential issues. With wellbutrin it might dampen the effects of the weed but maybe not that one isn't a big problem. With Clonzapine though, that's usually rxed for psychosis related disorders. Weed is not good for you if you have a history of psychotic episodes. In my limited expierence you could be fine or maybe not. But if you've had psychotic episodes in the past just know that weed can trigger another psychotic episode as would any psychedelic. And overall I don't think it's worth the risk.
Best of luck. Asking your doctor is a good idea but don't be surprised if they quickly say no. Doctors aren't fond of encouraging cannabis use in general.
With all this being said I do think you could have cbd no problem, maybe look into that. It's not psychedelic but relaxes you and you can get it in bud form or edibles or whatever you want really.
-------------------- R.I.P Zombi3, Blue Helix Modest Mouse Zappa, Jellyfish Slothie That Kid With The face ShLong Le Canard split_by_nine & Big Worm Forever Etched in the sands of time in the shroomery and ever so beloved and deeply missed by many
|
JonBongGroovy


Registered: 01/23/15
Posts: 3,567
Loc: Hawaii
|
Re: Is it okay to smoke weed on these meds? [Re: SlimShady420]
#28643102 - 02/01/24 03:16 PM (3 months, 13 days ago) |
|
|
You really should be careful with any mental health issue it may effect how the medicine works, not worth it man. I take olanzapine(Zyprexa) and am not suppose to consume alcohol with it I only assume the same would be true with marijuana.
--------------------
|
Asante
Omnicyclion prophet


Registered: 02/06/02
Posts: 87,639
|
Re: Is it okay to smoke weed on these meds? [Re: SlimShady420] 1
#28643116 - 02/01/24 03:30 PM (3 months, 13 days ago) |
|
|
Quote:
SlimShady420 said: I take the following meds:
Wellbutrin 300mg Concerta 18mg Clonazepam 0.5mg, twice a day Clozapine 500mg
I had a seizure from alcohol withdrawal on New Years Eve, so I'm wondering if I will be safe smoking 0.5g every Saturday evening.
Clozapine is a last resort antipsychotic and weed worsens outcomes for psychotics.
its a bit queer that the wellbutrin amd concerta unsettle the mind, while clonazepam and clozapine sedate the crap out of you.
I hope you are getting frequent blood tests for the clozapine.
you might want a second opinion by a prescribing psychiatrist about this combination of pharms, its very hardcore.
-------------------- Omnicyclion.org higher knowledge starts here
|
SlimShady420
Stranger

Registered: 10/27/20
Posts: 111
Last seen: 20 days, 16 hours
|
Re: Is it okay to smoke weed on these meds? [Re: Asante]
#28643168 - 02/01/24 04:32 PM (3 months, 13 days ago) |
|
|
0.5g once a week is very little compared to what I used to smoke. Am I safe physically from that?
|
Asante
Omnicyclion prophet


Registered: 02/06/02
Posts: 87,639
|
Re: Is it okay to smoke weed on these meds? [Re: SlimShady420]
#28643209 - 02/01/24 05:03 PM (3 months, 13 days ago) |
|
|
Its your mental health i'm worried about.
If i see your combination of meds, your doctor was having a panic attack when he prescribed that mix.
-------------------- Omnicyclion.org higher knowledge starts here
|
SlimShady420
Stranger

Registered: 10/27/20
Posts: 111
Last seen: 20 days, 16 hours
|
Re: Is it okay to smoke weed on these meds? [Re: Asante]
#28643216 - 02/01/24 05:11 PM (3 months, 13 days ago) |
|
|
I have ADHD/Depression/Anxiety/Schizophrenia. I guess you're right, I should stop smoking weed.
|
Seriously_trippin
Cosmic Guru Ganesh



Registered: 07/12/13
Posts: 14,727
Last seen: 10 hours, 17 minutes
|
Re: Is it okay to smoke weed on these meds? [Re: SlimShady420] 2
#28643569 - 02/02/24 04:17 AM (3 months, 13 days ago) |
|
|
I'm sorry my friend but that probably is for the best its not worth a psychotic epsidoe those are horrible to go through. I think CBD may be a good alternative for you though. It's not psychedelic so to my knowledge it wouldn't trigger the schizophrenic psychosis.
I would say though on that one you should probably talk to your doctor about it.
Specifically a psychiatrist. But just be honest say, I don't want to smoke weed anymore because it could be dangerous because of my schizophrenia but I get alot of anxiety and it's crushingly hard to deal with so is it going to negatively effect me if I try cbd?
-------------------- R.I.P Zombi3, Blue Helix Modest Mouse Zappa, Jellyfish Slothie That Kid With The face ShLong Le Canard split_by_nine & Big Worm Forever Etched in the sands of time in the shroomery and ever so beloved and deeply missed by many
|
koraks
Registered: 06/02/03
Posts: 26,728
|
Re: Is it okay to smoke weed on these meds? [Re: SlimShady420] 1
#28643646 - 02/02/24 07:02 AM (3 months, 13 days ago) |
|
|
Quote:
Asante said: Clozapine is a last resort antipsychotic and weed worsens outcomes for psychotics.
Exactly. Clozapine in itself is no joke, and the situations in which it's generally prescribed are to be taken seriously. This alone should be enough to cut back or preferably cut out cannabis use altogether.
Quote:
SlimShady420 said: I have ADHD/Depression/Anxiety/Schizophrenia. I guess you're right, I should stop smoking weed.
That's an important first step to realize. You may find yourself better off once you quit, too. More stable.
Good luck.
|
kcils
Stranger


Registered: 11/22/23
Posts: 54
Last seen: 2 days, 12 hours
|
Re: Is it okay to smoke weed on these meds? [Re: SlimShady420]
#28647035 - 02/05/24 01:12 AM (3 months, 10 days ago) |
|
|
I wouldn't recommend it, but I'm not a doctor.
|
SlimShady420
Stranger

Registered: 10/27/20
Posts: 111
Last seen: 20 days, 16 hours
|
Re: Is it okay to smoke weed on these meds? [Re: kcils]
#28650490 - 02/07/24 02:36 PM (3 months, 7 days ago) |
|
|
Is it normal to feel like shit on these meds? Or is it just the alcohol withdrawal? I was drinking between 6 and 8 drinks a day before my seizure.
Maybe I have PAWS? I've been drinking like that years I think.
Edited by SlimShady420 (02/07/24 02:47 PM)
|
durian_2008
Cornucopian Eating an Elephant



Registered: 04/02/08
Posts: 18,036
Loc: Raccoon City
|
Re: Is it okay to smoke weed on these meds? [Re: SlimShady420]
#28650641 - 02/07/24 04:10 PM (3 months, 7 days ago) |
|
|
Before researching the question, I was going to say that decompensation from regular marijuana use, followed by quitting, cold turkey, is a possible trigger for seizures.
There is a potential risk of interaction between Wellbutrin (bupropion) and Concerta (methylphenidate) as they both increase the levels of certain brain chemicals, such as dopamine and norepinephrine. This can lead to an increased risk of side effects such as agitation, insomnia, and increased heart rate.
Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine that can increase the effects of other central nervous system depressants, such as marijuana. This can lead to increased sedation, respiratory depression, and impaired motor coordination.
Clozapine is an antipsychotic medication that can also increase the risk of sedation and respiratory depression when combined with other central nervous system depressants.
|
SlimShady420
Stranger

Registered: 10/27/20
Posts: 111
Last seen: 20 days, 16 hours
|
Re: Is it okay to smoke weed on these meds? [Re: durian_2008]
#28655833 - 02/11/24 05:38 PM (3 months, 3 days ago) |
|
|
Is very limited use (like 0.5g once a month on a Saturday) enough to make my schizophrenia worse?
|
Asante
Omnicyclion prophet


Registered: 02/06/02
Posts: 87,639
|
Re: Is it okay to smoke weed on these meds? [Re: SlimShady420]
#28655841 - 02/11/24 05:43 PM (3 months, 3 days ago) |
|
|
A drug free stressful episode like winning $10,000 in the lottery may give you a psychosis.
best not risk it.
-------------------- Omnicyclion.org higher knowledge starts here
|
Rukus
Big Dog



Registered: 06/07/11
Posts: 1,180
Loc: Canada
Last seen: 17 hours, 32 minutes
|
Re: Is it okay to smoke weed on these meds? [Re: SlimShady420]
#28655842 - 02/11/24 05:43 PM (3 months, 3 days ago) |
|
|
Has THC triggered your schizophrenia before?
Are you in a legal state/country?
Maybe look for some balanced lower thc higher CBD flower?
|
SlimShady420
Stranger

Registered: 10/27/20
Posts: 111
Last seen: 20 days, 16 hours
|
Re: Is it okay to smoke weed on these meds? [Re: Rukus]
#28655845 - 02/11/24 05:48 PM (3 months, 3 days ago) |
|
|
I used to smoke between 2 and 3 grams a day, and I wasn't doing too well mentally. Maybe I can get a gram, and try smoking 0.1g at a time to see how I react to it?
|
Rukus
Big Dog



Registered: 06/07/11
Posts: 1,180
Loc: Canada
Last seen: 17 hours, 32 minutes
|
Re: Is it okay to smoke weed on these meds? [Re: SlimShady420]
#28655854 - 02/11/24 05:52 PM (3 months, 3 days ago) |
|
|
You seem pretty determined to try it man, so just be careful, like you said start low and go slow.
|
durian_2008
Cornucopian Eating an Elephant



Registered: 04/02/08
Posts: 18,036
Loc: Raccoon City
|
Re: Is it okay to smoke weed on these meds? [Re: SlimShady420]
#28655874 - 02/11/24 06:00 PM (3 months, 3 days ago) |
|
|
Quote:
SlimShady420 said: Is very limited use (like 0.5g once a month on a Saturday) enough to make my schizophrenia worse?
I'm not judging whatever are you schizophrenia symptoms, tbh.
But, imho, drug use is an example of stimming or self stimulation.
Only you can decide if the tradeoff between one drug is better than another.
Or, if some ritual is triggering to you.
|
OutsideOfMyMind
LSD Self Administrative Director


Registered: 10/05/20
Posts: 5,546
Last seen: 3 days, 11 hours
|
Re: Is it okay to smoke weed on these meds? [Re: durian_2008]
#28656040 - 02/11/24 07:47 PM (3 months, 3 days ago) |
|
|
You won't get high if you take wellbutrin and you won't feel stoned either. If you smoke weed to go to sleep you can forget about that on wellbutrin. And if you're like me, wellbutrin will give you mild insomnia. I had to get off that shit because I don't like not being able to get high when I smoke weed.
As for the rest, I'm not sure but for the most part, thc doesn't cause a bad reaction with most things but I would ask a pharmacist.
|
|