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The Efficacy and Safety of Nabilone (A Synthetic Cannabinoid) in the Treatment of Anxiety
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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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“Nabilone is a synthetic cannabinoid CB1-receptor agonist (licensed in Canada since 1981 for chemotherapy-induced vomiting and nausea); it is well-tolerated and has a good safety profile [22, 23].”
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Metadata
- 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
- Citations by year
- 2026: 1 · 2025: 5 · 2024: 4 · 2023: 13 · 2022: 11 · 2021: 9 · 2020: 10 · 2019: 7 · 2018: 4 · 2017: 5 · 2016: 4 · 2015: 6 · 2014: 5 · 2013: 3 · 2012: 4
- 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 (medical) › 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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