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Marinol (Dronabinol) Marinol is the generic name for Dronabinol. Dronabinol is the common name for the active ingredient in Marinol. Essentially, synthetic THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol which is a naturally occurring component of Cannabis sativa L (Marijuana).

Side Effects: Marinol is known to cause dizziness, weakness, lack of coordination, mood changes, anxiety, and confusion. Marinol effects the central nervous system just as Marijuana. Dronabinol binds to cannabinoid receptors in the brain which then releases excess dopamine. Causing many side-effects such as euphoria, fatigue, hunger, anxiety, or paranoia.

Uses: Marinol is commonly used to treat cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Marinol has been proven to relieve side-effects of chemotherapy; nausea in particular. Also, Marinol has been used to help AIDS patients by stimulating appetite.

Precautions: Long-term use can cause dependency. When discontinued abruptly it may cause irritability, sleeplessness, sweating, hot flashes, hiccups, and loss of appetite.

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External links

http://www.drugs.com/mtm/marinol.html

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a607054.html

http://norml.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=6635