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Australia does not have a stipulated list of conditions that qualify patients for medical cannabis treatment.
As reported by the TGA, however, the following chronic conditions are approved for treatment with medical marijuana:
- Chronic pain
- Anxiety
- Cancer-related pain and symptoms
- Sleep disorders and insomnia
- Neuropathy
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
>This is not an exhaustive list. The following chronic conditions are also being explored by medical cannabis, according to Health Direct:
- Epilepsy
- Multiple sclerosis
- Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
- Palliative care
For more information about treatment options and medical conditions, visit the TGA website (link)
Side effects
Like all prescription medicines, medicinal cannabis products can have side effects. These may include:
- fatigue and sedation
- vertigo
- nausea and vomiting
- fever
- appetite increase or decrease
- dry mouth
- diarrhea
- convulsions
- feelings of euphoria (intense happiness) or depression
- confusion
- hallucinations or paranoid delusions
- psychosis or cognitive distortion (having untrue thoughts)
Side effects can vary depending on the type of medicinal cannabis product and the individual. This is why it’s important to have an in-depth conversation with your doctor about considering this therapy.
Before you get started
Getting started might seem complicated. Here are some simple steps you can follow if you are considering medical cannabis treatments:
Step 1 – Do some research
Take the time to educate yourself so that you can make informed decisions. Find out about how medicinal cannabis works and what it can do for you.
Step 2 – Check your eligibility
Before speaking to a doctor, you can check your eligibility with MyLeaf’s simple questionnaire. Check your eligibility now
Step 3 – Choose the access pathway
Choose the most appropriate option for you – GPs SAS access, Authorized Prescribers, or clinical trials.
Step 4 – Book a consultation with a doctor
Once you have done your research, decided on your access pathway, and checked your eligibility, you can reach out to a doctor, an Authorised Prescriber, or an organisation conducting medicinal cannabis clinical trials. Suppose you choose to speak to one of MyLeaf Authorised Prescribers. In that case, you can book a teleconsultation or reach out to our Patient Care Team, which is available to provide additional support.
MyLeaf is committed to making natural alternatives such as medicinal cannabis more accessible to patients who need them. Our service is designed to be simple for patients and accessible anywhere you are. Access teleconsultations and expert advice from Authorised Prescribers, treatment delivery services and ongoing care from anywhere Australia-wide. Learn more or Sign up as a patient today.
