Marinol As Pain Reliever

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best pain reliever?

Hey you guys, I asked this already but nobody answered it. Which pain reliever is least harmful for the liver in folks with Hep C? I would think acetaminephen would not be, since it canbe highly toxic to the liver but I understand that is the drug...

Response from Maribel Rodriguez-Torres, M.D.

Fundacion Gatroenterologia De Diego

Many antinflamatories are metabolized through the liver.We suggest that you take them with caution.Regarding acetaminophen,I tell my hepatitis patients to not use more than 3gm.per day.Sometimes a lower dose of NSAIDS,can be better.There is not a... Read more »

abdominal pain relieved by coca cola & gingerale?

i've gotten so tired of meds that i asked my pharmacist if he knew of something over the... Read more »

Response from Brian Boyle, M.D., J.D. »

Pain Relievers & Atripla

Hi Dr. Henry:Should or can a HIV+ person take either asprin or Aleeve before or after taking... Read more »

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An Overview of Dronabinol (Marinol)

droe-NAB-i-nol Brand Name: Marinol Other Name(s): THC, Tetrahydrocannabinol, delta9-THC Drug Class: Opportunistic Infection and Other Drugs Dronabinol, also known as Marinol, belongs to the class of drugs known as antiemetics. Antiemetics... Read more »

Marinol Restrictions Eased

Marinol, a medication used to stimulate appetite and cope with nausea, will soon become easier and more convenient for people with HIV disease to receive, according to new federal guidelines. Manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim/Roxane Laboratories,... Read more »

Dronabinol

Brand Name: Marinol Clase de medicamento: Infecciones oportunistas y otros El dronabinol, conocido también como Marinol, pertenece a la clase de medicamentos llamados antieméticos. Los antieméticos evitan la náusea y el vómito. El... Read more »

If It Works for You, Then It Works

In this issue of AIDS Care we offer our readers two articles on the all-important subject of pain management. One of those articles was written for us by Dr. Howard Rosner, who directs the Pain Management Service at New York Hospital. As Dr.... Read more »

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Marinol???

Posted by RayZ, 2 Replies

Hello folks - Question for the group. I have a friend that has Marinol left over from bad times with HIV. She doesn't want to take any longer and asked if OK to sell. Any input? Appreciate your comments. Read more »

Marinol

Posted by slitter028, 2 Replies

I'm thinking about asking my doc for marinol....I am honest with her about smoking weed, and i would like to quit smoking everything, weed and cigs, but without weed i would have NO appetite, not to mention the other beneficial effects it provides,... Read more »

marinol

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Since my appetite has decreased my Doctor has given me a script
for Marinol. It does increase my appetite but I can't control the
effects it has on me. I take 2.5 mg three times a day before meals.
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re:marinol

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Thanks for the replies. As far as smoking marijuana, I have tried it
once and it made me cough so much I actually threw up. I don't
smoke cigarettes. My friend said that the more I smoke the less
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