Is It Safe To Take HCTZ, Bayer Aspirin And Marijuana In The Form Of Chocolate Chip?

Posted on Thu, 26 Dec 2013

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Question : Hello, Is it safe to take 25 mg of HCTZ, 81 mg. of Bayer aspirin, and 5.0 grams of marijuana in the form of chocolate chip cookie (edible) not smoked? Thank you

Answered by Dr. Jorge Brenes-Salazar (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer: No documented interactions Detailed Answer: Dear patient, Thanks for the query. No documented medication interactions have been reported between aspirin, hCTZ and THC, the main active component of cannabis. Nevertheless, one has to take into consideration that marihuana can increase blood pressure and heart rate, particularly at high doses. Hope this helps wish you the best, Dr Brenes-Salazar MD Mayo Clinic MN Cardiology

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Jorge Brenes-Salazar (9 hours later)

Hello, I meant to state 0.50 not 5.0 grams of cannibis . Does that make any difference? Thanks, XXXXXXX XXXX

Answered by Dr. Jorge Brenes-Salazar (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Probably not for interaction Detailed Answer: Dear XXXXXXX There is no significant interaction with that dose, or perhaps at all, with the cannabis. Again, though, pot can certainly increase heart rate and blood pressure transiently. Yours truly, Dr Brenes-Salazar Mayo Clinic MN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar