Marinol
Marinol is the legal form of cannabis (AKA Marijuana). It is a laboratory created synthesized THC. Synthesized means that it is a chemically made to mimic the real thing. THC is the active ingredient in Marinol and cannabis. This ingredient causes the "high" effect. The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the use of Marinol for relieve of side effects caused by testicular cancer chemo treatment.
Marinol: why use?
Why would you use Marinol? You use it to treat nausea and vomiting, which are two awful side effects caused by testicular cancer chemo treatment. Another reason to use would be to increase your appetite. Did you know that Marinol has side effects?
Marinol: side effects.
Marinol has positive and negative side effects similar to marijuana. The active ingredient THC causes these side effects.
The positive side effects
• Well-being
• Easy laughing
• Excitement
• Heightened awareness
The negative side effects
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Muddled thinking
• Anxiety
Marinol: capsule.
A Marinol capsule is filled with light yellow oil that is gooey at room temperature and solid when cooled. It is a round, soft gelatin capsule. You swallow the Marinol capsule with a refreshing glass of water.
The light colored one is a 2.5mg Marinol capsule. The brown colored one is a 5mg Marinol capsule. The orange colored one is 10mg Marinol capsule. The 5mg Marinol capsule may be taken 3 or 4 times a day. The effects are different from teen to teen. Your doctor will give prescribe and dosage required.
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