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Drug class

Stimulants (ADHD) and cannabis

The stimulant raises heart rate and blood pressure, and THC briefly does the same, so the effects can pile up. How it feels is hard to predict.

Moderate risk

Why it happens

The stimulant raises heart rate and blood pressure, and THC briefly does the same, so the effects can pile up. How it feels is hard to predict.

What it means for you

Some patients feel more focused. Others feel anxious or notice palpitations.

What Tiffany advises

Start low and write down how you respond. Loop your prescriber in before this becomes a routine combination.

Common examples

Generic names first, then brands.

  • methylphenidate
  • amphetamine salts
  • lisdexamfetamine

Body systems involved

  • Mood and sleep
  • Heart and blood pressure

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Other classes at moderate risk

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