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Table 3 Five most prevalent classes of prescription drugs substituted with CaM (brands in parentheses)

From: Exploring the use of cannabis as a substitute for prescription drugs in a convenience sample

 

n (%)

Pain medication (n = 1246)

1.246

 Tramadol (Dolol, Gemadol, Nobligan, Mandolgin, Tadol, Tradolan)

339 (27.2)

 Morphin (Contalgin, Depolan, Doltard, Malfin)

193 (15.5)

 Paracetamol (Kodipar, Fortamol, Doleron, Pamol, Panodil, Pinex)

175 (14.2)

 Ibuprofen (Ipren, Ibumetin, Brufen)

151 (12.3)

 Oxycodon (Oxiconti, Oxynorm)

67 (5.4)

Antidepressants (n = 209)

209

 Sertralin (Sertralin, Zoloft)

35 (16.8)

 Citalopram (Citalopram, Cipramil)

29 (13.9)

 Venlafaxin (Venlafaxin, Efexor)

24 (11.5)

 Duloxetin (Duloxetin, Cymbalta)

21 (10)

 Amitriptylin (Amitriptylin, Saroten)

12 (5.7)

Anti-psychotic (n = 82)

82

 Quetiapin (Quetiapin, Seroquel)

32 (39.1)

 Chlorprothixen (Truxal)

14 (17.1)

 Aripiprazol (Abilify)

5 (6.1)

 Mathylphenidat (Ritalin, Concerta)

5 (6.1)

 Olanzapin (Olanzapin, Zyprexa)

4 (4.9)

Anit-epileptic (n = 114)

114

 Gabapentin (Gabapentin)

44 (38.9)

 Pregabalin (Lyrica)

37 (32.7)

 Lamotrigin (Lamotrigine)

5 (4.4)

 Valproat (Deprakine)

4 (3.5)

 Clonazepam (Rivotril)

3 (2.7)

Arthritis medication (n= 236)

236

 Ibuprofen (Ipren, Ibumetin, Brufen)

123 (52.1)

 Diclofenac (Arthrotec, Diclon, Diclofenac, Voltaren)

16 (6,9)

 Methrotrexat (Metex, Meteozane)

16 (6.9)

 Paracetamol (Pamol, Panodil)

9 (3.9)

 Naproxen (Naproxen)

7 (3)

Drugs listed in “Other” divided into categories: (n= 432)

432

 Sleep medication (Circadin, Melatonin, Halcion, Imozop, Nitrezepam, Zonoct, Stilnoct, Zolpidem, Propavan, Zopiclone)

69 (16)

 ADHD medication (Ritalin, Stratea, Elvanse, Concerta, Medikinet, Motiron Methylphenidate)

59 (13.7)

 Anxiety medication (Alprazolam, Alprox, Diazepam, Oxapax, Oxazepam, Lorazepam, Stesolid, Hydroxyzine, Atarax)

35 (8.1)

 Pain medication (Panodil, Morphin, Tramadol, Dolol, Ibuprofen)

35 (8.1)

 Muscle relaxants (Baklofen, Sirdalud, Klorozoxazon, tizanidin)

25 (5.8)

 Migraine medication (Sumatriptan, Dixarit, Migea, Triptaner, Imigran, Zomig, Relpax)

25 (5.8)

 Topical medication (Dermovat, Locoid, Daivobet, Calcipotriol, Elocon, Zovir, Xamiol)

20 (4.6)

 Blood pressure medication (Amlodipine, Ancozan, Aprovel, Candesartan, Doxasozin, Verapamil)

18 (4.2)

 Prednisolone (Adrenal cortex hormone)

17 (3.9)