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The Efficacy and Safety of Nabilone (A Synthetic Cannabinoid) in the Treatment of Anxiety

FABRE, LOUIS F., McLENDON, DAVID·1981·The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology

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Abstract: The anxiolytic properties of nabilone, a synthetic cannabinoid resembling the natural cannabinoids, were studied in 25 outpatients suffering from anxiety. The drug was compared with a placebo in a double‐blind manner over a 28‐day treatment period. Patients were seen weekly by the physician and were rated by the Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety and the Patient's Global Evaluation as well as by patient‐rated evaluations. The results of the study showed a dramatic improvement in anxiety in the nabilone group when compared with placebo ( P < 0.001). Side effects reported were dry mouth, dry eyes, and drowsiness. Patients did not report any of the subjective “altered state” experience of marihuana.

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Authors
FABRE, L. F., & McLENDON, D.
Venue
The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
1981-08-09
Volume
21
Issue
S1
Pages
377S-382S
ISSN
  • 0021-9754 (ISSN-L)
  • 0091-2700
  • 1552-4604
OpenAlex
W2140255682
Cited by
138
References
7
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FWCI
0.82
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Complementary and alternative medicine › Medicinal Plant Extracts Effects
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
Keywords
nabilone, synthetic cannabinoids, anxiety, anxiolytic efficacy, drug safety, placebo comparison, adverse effects, xerostomia, sleepiness, cannabis
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Anxiety Disorders, Clinical Trials as Topic, Double-Blind Method, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Placebos, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, Dronabinol, Time Factors, Anti-Anxiety Agents

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