What is Dronabinol?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: DronabinolBrand:
Dronabinol is a synthetic form of the active ingredient in marijuana, THC. It is an anti-emetic and appetite stimulant used for chemotherapy-associated nausea and vomiting refractory to other antiemetic(s); and for AIDS-related anorexia.
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How do members experience Dronabinol?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | 38 | 9 | |
| Decreased appetite | 23 | 5 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 21 | 15 | |
| Nausea | 20 | 5 | |
| Cyclic vomiting syndrome | 6 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dizziness with disorientation | 1 | |
| Dry mouth | 1 | |
| Fuzzy head | 1 | |
| Grogginess | 1 | |
| Lack of motivation | 1 | |
| Loopy feeling | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 15 | |
| None | 28 |
Member evaluations
Navy Nurse
evaluated on Dec 31, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for stiffness/spasticity: Slight
- Side effects: Moderate
Darlingniki469
evaluated on May 22, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Can't tell
- Side effects: Severe
SmoothS
evaluated on Nov 03, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for stiffness/spasticity: Can't tell
- Side effects: Moderate
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