The systematic review explored 36 case studies on cardiovascular health and found that many of the drugs used to treat heart conditions have the potential to interact with marijuana.
With medical marijuana legal in 33 states, it’s now widely viewed as a drug with the potential to treat various health conditions, from epilepsy to chronic pain. But a new study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggests that those with heart conditions should use it with caution.
Among the specific drugs listed are statins , Warfarin, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs including ibuprofen and naproxen. On top of interactions with drugs, the review found that smoking marijuana can produce “cardiotoxic chemicals” — similar to those produced from smoking cigarettes — landing it in the top three triggers for heart attack .
While smoking tobacco is generally viewed as more dangerous to heart health, Vaduganathan explains that inhaling marijuana may pose even more danger. “Smoking marijuana involves large puffs with longer breath holds,” he tells Yahoo Lifestyle. “As such, the delivery of chemical toxins and tar is deposited to a similar or greater degree with smoking marijuana.” But before vaping advocates suggest that it is a safer option, Vaduganathan says that method of delivery poses its own risks.
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