MEDICINAL cannabis appears to be safe to use among people who have multiple sclerosis, but its actual benefit may be limited, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis of 17 randomised clinical trials involving 3,161 patients.
Autonomous University of Barcelona researchers found an overall mild effect on muscle spasms, pain, and bladder dysfunction in patients with MS, although the side effect profile was significantly greater than that for placebo in studies.
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