Medical Cannabis

Medical cannabis is increasingly used as a therapeutic option – especially for conditions where conventional treatments are insufficient or cause significant side effects. The main active compounds, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol), interact with the endocannabinoid system and can produce a range of therapeutic effects.

Indications

• Chronic pain: e.g., in rheumatic disease, arthritis, back pain, or cancer – especially when analgesics are insufficient.
• Multiple sclerosis (MS): relief of spasticity and improved mobility.
• Epilepsy: especially CBD in treatment-resistant forms (e.g., Dravet syndrome).
• Nausea and vomiting: including during chemotherapy; appetite stimulation.
• Loss of appetite in HIV/AIDS: weight stabilization and appetite increase.
• Anxiety disorders & PTSD: potential relief in carefully selected patients.

Treatment approach

Care is physician-supervised with individualized dosing. Cannabis flowers, standardized extracts, or finished medicinal products (e.g., dronabinol) are used. Typically, the principle is “start low, go slow”: begin with low doses and titrate gradually to achieve optimal effect with good tolerability.

Side effects

Possible effects – especially with higher THC doses – include dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, and psychological reactions (e.g., anxiety, restlessness). Close medical supervision is therefore important. Medical cannabis can be a reasonable option for severe, chronic, or treatment-resistant conditions; the evidence base is growing, but a careful benefit–risk assessment remains essential.

Training and consultation

On request, we offer education and consultations for physicians, pharmacists, and healthcare professionals, as well as trainings, lectures, and workshops (online or on-site).

NEW: Driver’s License Webinar

For new patients we offer a free quarterly webinar “Medical Cannabis & Driver’s License”. Registration via “Appointment booking → Webinar”.