wikked_one

Is there any information on whether smoking pot can increase or decrease your blood pressure? I am a daily smoker (12 years) and have just been diagnosed with hypertension, and I have to quit smoking cigarettes and was wondering if smoking pot was a contributing factor as well..... any thoughts?

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nerphroll

It is generally held that marijuana smoking may cause a temporary increase in blood pressure upon first smoking, but that with chronic use it will actually lower blood pressure. It is also known to cause orthostatic type hypotension, whereby even if it temporarily raises your blood pressure when first smoked while you;re lying, if you assume an upright posture quickly you may feel lightheaded and pre-syncopal (pre-fainting).
Defintely quit tobacco smoking, it will make a difference in your BP. For now I'd continue toking and instead in addition to quitting tobacco smoking, work on a diet rich in fruits and veggies, low in sodium, and get some exercise.

dedbr

I'm gonna say that first, but I can say this from personal experience, OK?

I have high blood pressure problems. Herb has brought my pressure down twenty points on both ends. My personal doctor thinks it's a wonder drug for post-operative care, but we won't talk about that.....

It has a calming effect, thats for sure.....

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wondrous

"According to the NAS, the effects of marijuana on blood pressure are complex, depending on dose, administration, and posture. Marijuana often produces a temporary, moderate increase in blood pressure immediately after ingestion; however, heavy chronic doses may slightly depress blood pressure instead. One common reaction is to cause decreased blood pressure while standing and increased blood pressure while lying down, causing people to faint if they stand up too quickly. There is no evidence that pot use causes persisting hypertension or heart disease; some users even claim that it helps them control hypertension by reducing stress. One thing THC does do is to increase pulse rates for about an hour. This is not generally harmful, since exercise does the same thing, but it may cause problems to people with pre-existing heart disease. Chronic users may develop a tolerance to this and other cardiovascular reactions."


This is taken from an awesome report "Marijuana Health Mythology". You can find it here: http://paranoia.lycaeum.org/marijua...-mythology.html

dedbr

something else that agree's with the dedbr.....


Is this a trend Bunker fan's, or what?


For my next act, I'm goint to set myself on fire!


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