What Are The Effects Of Edibles And Antibiotics?

Can take some amounts of weed in your snacks, baked food, or however you may take them to affect the effectiveness of the antibiotics you are taking? Or what effects would taking weed have on the person who is taking some prescribed antibiotics?  Our guide will go over everything on edibles and antibiotics.

Based on research and views expressed by various entities, we will discuss below a few effects of taking cannabis while using it on a prescription. And so, the information we will be sharing here will help the reader make the right judgment. However, this is not medical advice in any way. The views shared here will generally agree with what the medical world stands for.

 

Does taking weed interfere with antibiotics?

Edibles

In general, edibles are food products that contain weed as an additive. Examples of edibles could include but are not limited to beverages, baked foods, candies, etc. Different people use weed for variant reasons. Some use it for entertainment, while others use it for medicinal reasons.

 

Why edibles?

In most places and by most people, the mainly used way of taking marijuana is smoking and vaping. However, in some respect, edibles are a safer way of taking your weed. An example could be in the case where one is suffering from some airway infection. In this case, it is safer to take weed as an edible than to smoke or vape. In addition, the amount of weed intake in the case of both smoking and vaping is higher. So in the case where one wants to be in control of the amount of intake, edibles are a favorable option.

 

Edibles as medicine

As mentioned above, edibles or weed generally can be used for medicinal purposes.

• •         Pain-relieving: Cannabis is said to have pain-relieving properties. Unlike some medicines, cannabis has a reputation for being a safe drug in terms of toxicity.
  •         Cold or flu management: Some people take weed to relax their muscles so that they can feel better when suffering from a cold or flu.

•         Anti-inflammatory: Cannabis is also used when one has swelling or redness due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
•         In some cases, weed has proven to be an effective antibacterial. In some cases where some bacteria had developed resistance to the known antibiotics, some research has proven that cannabidiol could kill the bacteria without developing any further resistance.

 

However, a question arises of whether or not it is safe to use weed while on antibiotic drugs. This question will be addressed later in this article.

Despite all the medicinal qualities mentioned above, cannabis also has its side effects. The side effects include dizziness, loss of weight

 

Antibiotics

Antibiotics are drugs used to fight against bacterial infections. This term is generally used to refer to anything that can kill or stop the growth of bacteria. Some antibiotics are manufactured with a specific target in mind. That is, they are made to fight a particular bacteria or bacterial infection. Other types of antibiotics are made to strain multiple kinds of bacteria. Just like any kind of drug, antibiotics have some of their side effects. Frequent use of antibiotics can cause the development of resistance by the targeted bacteria.

 

Can you use marijuana while using antibiotics?

The fact that there is less research in this regard makes this question tricky to find answers to. However, from a few experiences here and there and the limited research done, we can draw some really useful conclusions. Questions like; “what effects would cannabis have, which might go against the working of antibiotics need answers.”  Edibles and Antibiotics we need to be very careful with if you are mixing.

 

Will cannabis affect the effectiveness of antibiotics?

Though, as discussed above, there is little research on the topic of the effects of cannabis on antibiotics, there are some known facts. One of these truths is that marijuana is known to inhibit the production of cytochrome p450 enzymes. These enzymes, which are produced in the liver, are the ones that perform the biosynthesis of certain antibiotics. These antibiotics are called macrolides.

Examples include troleandomycin, erythromycin, and miocamycin. When one takes marijuana and any of these examples, they are vulnerable to the side effects of antibiotics.

In the case where you are taking cannabis and some antibiotics, and you are experiencing some side effects, minimize your cannabis intake and observe what happens. If the side effects persist, it is advisable to discontinue your cannabis intake until you are done with your antibiotics. A more safe way to know what to do is to seek your doctor’s advice on whether or not you should continue your cannabis use during your medication.

 

Can one use cannabis instead of antibiotics?

Despite there being some researches that have proved the ability of cannabis to fight bacteria, there is little research to show that cannabis could replace antibiotics. However, if a study detailing the advantages and disadvantages of cannabis over those of current antibiotics, a proper answer to this question could be achieved. Meanwhile, most of the current antibiotics are known to serve their purpose well. Thus, until enough research has been conducted, we should stick to our current antibiotics.

 

Other options for antibiotics users who take marijuana

Even though few effects have been proven of mixing marijuana and antibiotics, it is good always to play safe when it comes to one’s health. Thus, instead of one continuing with their normal marijuana intake, one should consider these alternatives:

•         Cannabidiol (CBD): This is one of the major cannabinoids found in marijuana. It is known not to be psychoactive. In addition, it is also said not to change the chemistry of the body. CBD activates CB1 and CB2 receptors, which in turn enables the body to better regulate itself naturally.

 

Parting shots

In the case where you find yourself taking both marijuana and antibiotics, consider scaling down your marijuana intake. In most cases, your marijuana intake will cause the manifestation of antibiotic side effects. So as you expect to see these side effects, the best way is to scale down your marijuana use until you have finished taking your antibiotics. In the case where your doctor has discouraged you from taking marijuana while on your antibiotics, it is advisable to strictly follow the doctor’s advice.  Hopefully our guide was able to cover everything you need to know on edibles and antibiotics.