The risk of drug-related intoxication was 2.61 (95% CI 1.42–4.79) amongst 3,926 patients exposed to cannabis and DNTI compared to 12,223 controls, suggesting that prescribing practices for cannabis may not adequately consider the implications of concomitant interacting medications.
Cannabis Medicines Cause Dose-Dependent Side Effects in Older Adults, Meta-Analysis Finds
THC dose-dependently increased the incidence of dry mouth, dizziness/lightheadedness, mobility/balance/coordination difficulties, dissociative/thinking/perception problems and somnolence/drowsiness.
Older Adults Using Cannabis for Sleep Differ in Patterns From Other Cannabis Users, Small Clinic Survey Finds
Among cannabis users in our sample, 29% reported using cannabis for sleep disturbance. They were more likely than other users to be female (p=.07), consume cannabis more frequently (p=.01), use products containing THC (vs. CBD-only; p<.01), and use cannabis to target more symptoms (p<.01).
Older Adults with COPD Were Prescribed Synthetic Cannabinoids More Often—and at Higher Doses—Than Those Without the Disease
Incident synthetic oral cannabinoid use during this period occurred with significantly greater frequency among older adults with COPD (0.6%) versus older adults without COPD (0.3%), and those with COPD used these drugs for significantly longer durations and more frequently at higher doses.
Cannabis use, cognitive function and dementia risk in older adults: observational and genetic analyses.
The cognitive effects of cannabis use in older adults remain unclear, despite increasing use for medical and recreational purposes in this age group. To inve…