Mixing Marijuana with my medication

[gdennis]

Can it be harmful to smoke weed while taking paxil, depakote and Lorzepam?

[Alisonj29]

Fully agree with everyone above. Really not a good idea and can worsen things

[alsky]

if  you have depression- marijuana will not help and should be avoided.

[Paxiled]

That's a lot of drugs already, and marijuana can make a person feel more of whatever they are already feeling, which in your case can't be good to be on all that medication.  I'd nix the mj, though I don't know of any medical contraindication as there is with alcohol.

[jlroesner]

While I am not a pharmacist or MD of any kind, I can tell you that my psychiatrist has always cautioned me against any types of drugs or alcohol because of the effects it could have on my medication.  I don't do any drugs or use any alcohol, so it's kind of a moot point for me, but I know it must be pretty significant if she brings it up every time.  Also, I'm on different meds than you.  But, hey, ask your doctor.  It's better to be a little embarassed about admitting you use mary jane than to cause or have some pretty serious damage from doing both at the same time.  Jen

[BeeFree]

Yes. It is harmful to mix prescription medications as it is, no matter what the doctors might tell you. Your body's trying to deal with enough chemicals being pumped into you everyday. Smoking, no matter how "natural" it is, will only further stress your body.