The efficacy of cannabis on multiple sclerosis-related symptoms

F Haddad, G Dokmak, R Karaman - Life, 2022 - mdpi.com
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is known as an autoimmune disease that damages the neurons in
the central nervous system. MS is characterized by its most common symptoms of spasticity …

Do cannabis-based medicinal extracts have general or specific effects on symptoms in multiple sclerosis? A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study on …

DT Wade, P Makela, P Robson… - Multiple Sclerosis …, 2004 - journals.sagepub.com
The objective was to determine whether a cannabis-based medicinal extract (CBME)
benefits a range of symptoms due to multiple sclerosis (MS). A parallel group, double-blind …

Randomized controlled trial of cannabis‐based medicine in spasticity caused by multiple sclerosis

C Collin, P Davies, IK Mutiboko… - European journal of …, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
Symptoms relating to spasticity are common in multiple sclerosis (MS) and can be difficult to
treat. We have investigated the efficacy, safety and tolerability of a standardized oromucosal …

Meta-analysis of cannabis based treatments for neuropathic and multiple sclerosis-related pain

M Iskedjian, B Bereza, A Gordon, C Piwko… - … medical research and …, 2007 - Taylor & Francis
Objective: Debilitating pain, occurring in 50–70% of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, is
poorly understood and infrequently studied. We summarized efficacy and safety data of …

Assessment of efficacy and tolerability of medicinal cannabinoids in patients with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

MC Torres-Moreno, E Papaseit, M Torrens… - JAMA network …, 2018 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Cannabinoids have antispastic and analgesic effects; however, their role in the
treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms is not well defined. Objective To conduct a …

Long-term use of a cannabis-based medicine in the treatment of spasticity and other symptoms in multiple sclerosis

DT Wade, PM Makela, H House… - Multiple Sclerosis …, 2006 - journals.sagepub.com
The object of this study was to monitor the safety and efficacy of long-term use of an
oromucosal cannabis-based medicine (CBM) in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). A total …

[HTML][HTML] Cannabinoids for treatment of MS symptoms: state of the evidence

J Rice, M Cameron - Current neurology and neuroscience reports, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Cannabis and cannabinoids have been used medically and
recreationally for thousands of years and recently there has been a growing body of …

Randomized, controlled trial of cannabis-based medicine in central pain in multiple sclerosis

DJ Rog, TJ Nurmikko, T Friede, CA Young - Neurology, 2005 - AAN Enterprises
Background: Central pain in multiple sclerosis (MS) is common and often refractory to
treatment. Methods: We conducted a single-center, 5-week (1-week run-in, 4-week …

[HTML][HTML] The use of cannabis and cannabinoids in treating symptoms of multiple sclerosis: a systematic review of reviews

S Nielsen, R Germanos, M Weier, J Pollard… - Current neurology and …, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Pharmaceutical cannabinoids such as nabiximols, nabilone and
dronabinol, and plant-based cannabinoids have been investigated for their therapeutic …

Cannabis and multiple sclerosis

YD Fragoso, A Carra, MA Macias - Expert Review of …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) may suffer from spasticity and pain during
their disease course. Baclofen, dantrolene, diazepam and gabapentin have been used as …