How Does THC React to High Blood Pressure Medicine?
Beta Blockers Beta blockers are commonly used in treating high blood pressure to slow the heartbeat and reduce the force of heart contractions that may strain the organ during a beat. By blocking beta receptors that require adrenaline for stimulation to over-perform this action, blood pressure is reduced and maintained at a healthy level. THC Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the active ingredient found in marijuana, a derivative of the hemp plant Cannabis sativa, which produces the “high” that users experience when smoked or ingested. THC affects specific areas of the brain, but most directly interferes with the neuro-activity of cells that contain dopamine, thereby increasing the brain’s stress-response system. Effects According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, THC increases heart rate by 20 to 100 percent after ingestion, increasing the risk of heart attack significantly in the first hour the chemical is in your system. This drastic increase may be the result of palpitations and
