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Does Marijuana Help With Parkinson's?

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Medical marijuana has shown some effectiveness in improving sleep, mood, and pain in people with Parkinson’s disease in a few small clinical trials. However, it is unclear whether it has any effect on motor symptoms such as tremor. More research is needed. Always consult your doctor for dosage and administration directions Show Full Answer

Medical marijuana has shown some effectiveness in improving sleep, mood, and pain in people with Parkinson’s disease in a few small clinical trials. However, it is unclear whether it has any effect on motor symptoms such as tremor. More research is needed. Always consult your doctor for dosage and administration directions and to discuss potential interactions and side effects.

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