[There is evidence for the use of cannabinoids for symptomatic treatment of multiple sclerosis]

Ugeskr Laeger. 2014 Mar 17;176(12A):V09130552.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

We identified 16 randomized placebo-controlled trials investigating cannabinoids as symptomatic treatment in multiple sclerosis (MS). There is evidence that nabiximols oromucosal spray may reduce subjective symptoms of spasticity and that dronabinol is effective against neuropathic pain in patients with MS. The existing treatment system in Denmark is in conformity with the existing data and there is not sufficient evidence to modify it.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cannabidiol / adverse effects
  • Cannabidiol / therapeutic use
  • Cannabinoids / adverse effects
  • Cannabinoids / therapeutic use*
  • Dronabinol / adverse effects
  • Dronabinol / therapeutic use
  • Drug Combinations
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Humans
  • Medical Marijuana / adverse effects
  • Medical Marijuana / therapeutic use*
  • Multiple Sclerosis / complications
  • Multiple Sclerosis / drug therapy*
  • Muscle Spasticity / drug therapy
  • Muscle Spasticity / etiology
  • Neuralgia / drug therapy
  • Neuralgia / etiology
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Cannabinoids
  • Drug Combinations
  • Medical Marijuana
  • Cannabidiol
  • Dronabinol