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Will It Be Safe To Use Marijuana Over Anesthesia For Pain ?

Hi there
I've removed a cyst from my wrist and now im taking a antibiotics, its composition is Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride monohydrate
I was wondering if i can smoke marijuana to relieve the pain since the anesthesia effects are over.
Im 21 and I know the social problems of the plant
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,

I would suggest that you take analgesics for pain rather than smoking marijuana. The side effects of marijuana are likely to be far more serious than whatever benefit you may derive from it in pain relief. After all, one does not use a bullet to kill a mosquito.

Best wishes.
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Will It Be Safe To Use Marijuana Over Anesthesia For Pain ?

Hi, I would suggest that you take analgesics for pain rather than smoking marijuana. The side effects of marijuana are likely to be far more serious than whatever benefit you may derive from it in pain relief. After all, one does not use a bullet to kill a mosquito. Best wishes.