Table 3 Perceived positive and negative effects
From: Cannabis against chronic musculoskeletal pain: a scoping review on users and their perceptions
| Â | 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 | Â |
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) |