Cannabinoids

Cannabinoids

Best for

Cut back on cannabis

Likely strong benefit for 12 weeks · 1 study , n=128

23 papers · 18 claims · 53 outcomes scored · 13 positive

Outcomes

What cannabinoids actually does, by outcome

Each row is one outcome with effect size, evidence base, the dose that worked in trials, and time to first effect. Magnitude tiers come from native-unit MCID where available, Cohen's d otherwise.

Outcome Effect Evidence Dose Weeks Rank
Cut back on cannabis Likely strong benefit
large
1 RCT n=128 12 wk #1/2
Ease chemo stomach side effects Likely benefit
moderate
2 meta-analyses n=2.4k Meta-analyzed 0 wk #1/2
Settle nausea and stop vomiting Faint early signal
small
3 meta-analyses n=1.5k Meta-analyzed 0–6 wk #6/15
Lower day-to-day anxiety Faint early signal
small
3 meta-analyses n=1.1k Meta-analyzed 109 mg 1 wk
Stay asleep through the night Faint early signal
small
1 RCT n=40 109 mg 1 wk #9/15
Feel full longer and crave less Faint early signal
small
1 RCT n=26 3.08–6.16 mg 4 wk #7/28
Reduce everyday pain intensity Barely detectable
trivial
8 meta-analyses n=29k Meta-analyzed 4–7 wk
Improve overall sleep quality Barely detectable
trivial
5 meta-analyses n=5.1k Meta-analyzed 109 mg 1–7 wk
Boost physical function in cancer care Not enough research
trivial
1 meta-analysis n=1.6k Meta-analyzed 7 wk #1/2
Ease anxiety in older adults Barely detectable
trivial
3 meta-analyses n=1.1k Meta-analyzed 109 mg 1 wk
Reduce pre-competition anxiety Barely detectable
trivial
3 meta-analyses n=1.1k Meta-analyzed 109 mg 1 wk
Reduce daily stress Not enough research
trivial
1 RCT n=40 109 mg 1 wk
Fall asleep faster Not enough research
trivial
1 RCT n=40 109 mg 1 wk
Break the insomnia cycle Doesn't appear to help
trivial
2 meta-analyses n=21k Meta-analyzed 109 mg 1 wk
Ease constipation and stay regular Probably doesn't help
trivial
1 meta-analysis n=21k Meta-analyzed
Restore appetite disrupted by mood Not enough research
trivial
5 meta-analyses n=2.2k Meta-analyzed 2.5–6.16 mg 4–8 wk
Restore lost appetite Not enough research
trivial
5 meta-analyses n=2.2k Meta-analyzed 2.5–6.16 mg 4–8 wk
Sleep longer each night Not enough research
trivial
1 RCT n=40 109 mg 1 wk
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Risk profile

Adverse events and known drug interactions

Safety events

weight gain
sedation
extrapyramidal symptoms
any adverse event (increased overall)

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