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Tetrahydrocannabinol and Cannabidiol Contributions by FoundHealth

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(TET ra hye droe can NAB e nol & can nab e DYE ol)

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Analgesic, Miscellaneous

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• This medicine may be habit-forming; avoid long-term use. Tell healthcare provider if you have a history of drug or alcohol abuse. May cause serious heart-related side effects. Tell healthcare provider if you have any heart disease.

• This medicine may cause fast heartbeats, blood pressure changes, dizziness, mood changes, or a change in thinking clearly and logically.

• Talk with healthcare provider if you have seizures or have ever had seizures.

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• If you have an allergy to tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol, or any other part of this medicine.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.

• If you have any of the following conditions: Heart disease, schizophrenia, severe kidney disease, or severe liver disease.

• If you are a male patient with a sexual partner who plans on becoming pregnant at any time while you are being treated.

• If you are pregnant or may be pregnant.

• If you are breast-feeding.

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• Tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol work through the brain to relieve pain and spasms.

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• Do not spray near an open flame.

• Shake well before use.

• Do not apply spray to irritated mouth.

• Prime pump by squeezing it 2-3 times.

• Spray into mouth below the tongue or on the inside of the cheeks.

• Do not spray the back of the throat.

• Move site in the mouth with each spray.

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• Take a missed dose as soon as possible.

• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.

• Do not take a double dose or extra doses.

• Many times this medicine is taken on an as needed basis.

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• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?

• Dry mouth may cause an increase in cavities. Take good care of your teeth. See a dentist regularly.

• Follow up with healthcare provider.

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• Store unopened vials in a refrigerator. Do not freeze.

• Store opened vials at room temperature. Throw away any unused portion after 1 month.

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Created: 2006-10-13 11:49:39.0

Modified: 2010-05-06 15:12:02.0

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• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.

• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.

• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).

• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.

• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.

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• This medicine is used to treat pain in patients with multiple sclerosis.

• This medicine is used to treat pain in patients with cancer.

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What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• This medicine may be habit-forming with long-term use.

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• If you have drug or alcohol addiction, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have kidney disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have liver disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have seizures, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you are 65 or older, use this medicine with caution. You could have more side effects.

• Use caution to prevent injury and avoid falls or accidents.

• You may not be alert. Avoid driving, doing other tasks or activities until you see how this medicine affects you.

• Avoid alcohol (includes wine, beer, and liquor) or other medicines and natural products that slow your actions and reactions.

• Use birth control that you can trust to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

• Feeling lightheaded, sleepy, having blurred vision, or a change in thinking clearly. Avoid driving, doing other tasks or activities that require you to be alert or have clear vision until you see how this medicine affects you.

• Feeling dizzy. Rise slowly over several minutes from sitting or lying position. Be careful climbing.

• Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help.

• Dry mouth. Frequent mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help.

• Headache.

• Mouth irritation.

Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.

• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Significant change in balance.

• Severe dizziness or passing out.

• Feeling extremely tired or weak.

• Severe nausea or vomiting.

• Severe mouth irritation.

• Any rash.

• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.

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