Your first medicinal cannabis consultation is an opportunity to discuss your health, current treatments and whether medicinal cannabis may be appropriate for you. Preparing a few questions beforehand can help you understand your treatment options.
What Product Is Being Recommended?
Medicinal cannabis products can contain CBD, THC or a combination of both and are available in different formulations.
Ask your practitioner why a particular product is being recommended and what they expect it to help with.
How Should I Take It?
Make sure you understand:
- Your starting dose
- When and how often to take it
- How the dose may be adjusted
- Possible side effects
- What to do if you miss a dose
Do not increase your dose without following your practitioner’s instructions.
Could It Interact With My Medicines?
Tell your practitioner about prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, supplements and other treatmentsyou use.
Ask whether medicinal cannabis could interact with any of them or increase effects such as drowsiness.
What About Driving?
If your treatment contains THC, ask specifically about driving and impairment. You should understand how the medicine may affect you before driving or operating machinery.
What Happens After the Consultation?
Before finishing your appointment, ask:
Where will I get my medicine?
Can the clinic provide it or will I use a pharmacy?
How do repeat prescriptions work?
When will I need another consultation?
Who should I contact if I experience side effects?
Knowing the follow-up process can make ongoing treatment much easier.
Important: This article provides general educational information and is not medical advice.
