🌸 How to Manage Side Effects from Medical Cannabis (Dry Mouth, Sleepiness & More)

Hey friends, Buddy here. Let’s talk about something every patient goes through at some point: side effects.

Even though medical cannabis is natural, it’s still powerful medicine, and like any medicine, your body might need a little time to adjust. The good news? Most side effects are mild, temporary, and easy to manage once you know what’s happening.

Let’s go through the common ones together, and how to keep them in check. 💚

💧 1. Dry Mouth (“Cotton Mouth”)

This one’s classic, and harmless. Cannabis affects your salivary glands, so you might notice your mouth feeling dry or sticky.

Buddy’s fixes:

• Sip water or herbal tea regularly

• Chew sugar-free gum or mints

• Avoid caffeine or alcohol, which can make dryness worse

• Try juicy fruits like oranges or melon

“Think of it as your reminder to hydrate, your plants need water, and so do you.” 🌿

😴 2. Sleepiness or Fatigue

Some strains, especially Indica-dominant or high-THC ones, can make you drowsy. For many, that’s a bonus at night, but not great during the day.

Buddy’s fixes:

• Save heavier doses for the evening

• Try Sativa-leaning or balanced options for daytime

• Get some fresh air or light exercise if you feel groggy

• Track what times and doses make you sleepy, it’s usually fixable with timing
  

😵 3. Feeling Lightheaded or Dizzy

This can happen if your blood pressure drops slightly after dosing, especially with higher THC or on an empty stomach.

Buddy’s fixes:

• Sit or lie down for a few minutes

• Stay hydrated

• Have a light snack before or after dosing

• Lower your dose next time if it happens often

If dizziness keeps returning, speak to your clinic, your dosage or method might need tweaking.

🌿 4. Anxiety or Racing Thoughts

It’s rare with medical use, but too much THC can sometimes overstimulate your receptors and cause temporary anxiety.

Buddy’s fixes:

• Try a CBD-rich product to balance it out

• Breathe slow, remind yourself it’ll pass — it always does

• Move to a calm, familiar space

• Keep future doses lower or mix with CBD oil

“You’re not ‘doing it wrong’ — it’s just your body saying ‘ease up a little.’”

🌸 5. Red Eyes

Another harmless side effect, THC lowers blood pressure slightly, causing tiny eye capillaries to dilate.

Buddy’s fixes:

• Stay hydrated (noticing a pattern?)

• Use gentle lubricating eye drops

• Get enough sleep, tired eyes exaggerate redness
  

🧠 6. Memory or Focus Changes

Sometimes higher-THC products can make you feel a little spacey or forgetful, especially early on.

Buddy’s fixes:

• Stick to low or balanced THC ratios

• Keep a routine: dose, relax, refocus

• Try microdosing for daytime balance
  

⚖️ Finding your balance

Most side effects fade once your body finds its rhythm.The key is consistency, same product, same time, same dose, while tracking how you feel.

If something doesn’t feel right, don’t just push through. Talk to your clinic, they’ll adjust your plan safely.

✌️ Buddy’s takeaway

Side effects aren’t a sign that cannabis is “bad for you” they’re just part of the body learning a new conversation.

Listen, adapt, hydrate, and stay patient. You’ll soon find your sweet spot, calm, clear, and comfortable. 🌿

Stay balanced, Buddy 💚