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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Despite thousands of years of medicine, humanity still hasn’t found a permanent cure for the common cold. Some practices are believed to help recover from cold symptoms faster, like rest and over-the-counter medicine. Others may extend the recovery time, like drinking alcohol and not drinking enough water.This dilemma for cannabis users is: “Can I smoke weed and take cold medicine?”This article explores the studies behind cannabis and cold medication, their possible interactions, and whether it’s safe to take them at the same time. The Complete Guide to Medical Cannabis for Stress & Anxiety Find natural, lasting relief with our comprehensive (and completely free) patient’s guide to medical cannabis for stress and anxiety. Can You Smoke Weed While Taking Cold Medicine?For most consumers, it’s not recommended to combine weed and cold medicine. If you choose to consume cannabis while taking cold medicine, proceed with caution. First, smoking can irritate the throat and lungs, something you’ll want to avoid if you’re already coughing and trying to alleviate a sore throat.Additionally, consuming cannabis may worsen unwanted side effects of over-the-counter cold medicine or pain-relieving pills like Tylenol or Advil. While many consumers turn to cannabis as a source of relief for things like pain, inflammation, and sleep issues, too strong a dose can lead to feelings of dizziness or nausea. If you’re already feeling unwell from a cold or cold medication, you may not want to risk worsening side effects.Many other cold “remedies” besides cold medicine can help with symptoms without interacting with cannabis. Doctors generally recommend staying hydrated, resting, gargling with warm salt water, consuming warm liquids and honey, and even using a humidifier.How Weed Can Interact with Cold MedicationThe active ingredients in many cold medicines include acetaminophen (also the main ingredient in Tylenol), dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, doxylamine, and phenylephrine.¹ Dextromethorphan, acetaminophen, phenylephrine,
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