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does cannabis and or thc interfere with ritalin effect?

raspberrypie
over 2 years ago

hi all

i haven't found anything very conclusive or informative, but there's some mention of ritalin and cannabis attaching to the same cb1 receptors??? if so, can pot out compete ritalin, rendering ritalin ineffective?

I don't smoke pot a lot, but i do take thc or pot almost every single night... usually just enough to sleep - sometimes more, lol. never in the day. if i smoke too much at night, say, half or a whole joint, i feel it the next day. a pot hangover.

i'm also definitely interested in people who notice no effect and are happily indulging in both ritalin and pot.....

20 years ago, i tried ritalin, and could barely tolerate 5 or 10 mg. i'd get jittery, and noticed it could really focus me. now, since i take thc or pot, i'm up to 20mg... i don't notice many or any side effects --- it seems to help my focus. we've been upping my dose.............5 ...10......15 over three months... now i just started 20.  

thanks so much. stay healthy.

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  • over 1 year ago

    There is some evidence to suggest that cannabis and THC may interfere with the effectiveness of Ritalin (methylphenidate), a medication commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Cannabis and THC can affect the brain's neurotransmitter system, which can alter the way medications like Ritalin work in the body. Some studies have suggested that cannabis use may reduce the efficacy of Ritalin, while others have found that it may enhance the drug's effects. It's important to note that combining cannabis or THC with Ritalin can also increase the risk of adverse side effects, such as increased heart rate and blood pressure, anxiety, and paranoia [removed by mod]

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  • over 1 year ago

    There is some evidence to suggest that cannabis and THC may interfere with the effectiveness of Ritalin (methylphenidate), a medication commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Cannabis and THC can affect the brain's neurotransmitter system, which can alter the way medications like Ritalin work in the body. Some studies have suggested that cannabis use may reduce the efficacy of Ritalin, while others have found that it may enhance the drug's effects. It's important to note that combining cannabis or THC with Ritalin can also increase the risk of adverse side effects, such as increased heart rate and blood pressure, anxiety, and paranoia [removed by mod]

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