Cannabis medicine, as any other medication, is not appropriate for all patients, as for some the potential risks can outweigh the overall benefits. Research has identified the following as specific conditions/patient groups where medical cannabis treatment should be approached with caution or avoided entirely:
- Severe anxiety sufferers
- Patients with a psychosis, schizophrenia, or history of mental illness
- Patients with severe cardiovascular conditions
- Patients with respiratory diseases
- Patients receiving concomitant therapy
- Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding
