Table 3 Perceived positive and negative effects
From: Cannabis against chronic musculoskeletal pain: a scoping review on users and their perceptions
| Perceived positive effect | Perceived negative effect | |
|---|---|---|
| Smoking medical cannabis |
Enjoyable Easy to titrate Immediate pain relief Less expensive compared to edible or vaping cannabis |
Respiratory side effect Bad smell Bad taste |
| Edible medical cannabis |
Healthier Tasty when cooked in a recipe Long-lasting pain relief | |
| No specific medical cannabis use |
Alleviation of pain, headache, anxiety Positive effect on mood Improvement of their general quality of life Longer effect and less adverse effect compare to opioids and other prescription medication |
Increase of appetite Drowsiness Cognitive effects Respiratory effects (for cannabis smoking) |