A new scientific research study suggests that marijuana users might benefit from taking ibuprofen to help avoid memory loss. The study showed that using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen could help prevent brain abnormalities and memory problems associated with using cannabinoids. Marijuana can be used medicinally in 21 states, including the District of Columbia.
THC, the main active ingredient in marijuana, has been proven to be a treatment for cancer patients with nausea and vomiting. The FDA has not approved the drug for treatment of other conditions due to the negative side effects of memory loss. Researchers showed in the study that THC increases an enzyme related to the suppression of learning and memory. Regular marijuana use stunts the growth of tendrils that lash brain cells together. Ibuprofen might lessen these risks.
Dr. Chu Chen who led the research team at the Louisiana State Health Sciences Center said, “The results suggest that the use of medical marijuana could be broadened if patients concurrently take a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.”
The findings also suggest that the drugs could be used to treat Alzheimer’s patients.
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