Promethazine and Marijuana drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Promethazine (promethazine hydrochloride) and Marijuana (marijuana). Common drug interactions include bone lesion among females and death among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Promethazine and Marijuana. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 63 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Promethazine?

Promethazine has active ingredients of promethazine hydrochloride. It is often used in nausea. eHealthMe is studying from 32,300 Promethazine users. Check the latest studies of Promethazine.

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Marijuana has active ingredients of marijuana. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 7,397 Marijuana users. Check the latest studies of Marijuana.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

63 people who take Promethazine and Marijuana together, and have interactions are studied.

Promethazine and Marijuana drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Promethazine and Marijuana, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Bone lesion (bone with abnormalities. bone lesions can result from growth formations, infections, or injuries)
  2. Bone swelling
  3. Cardiac disorder
  4. Cardio-respiratory arrest (sudden dysfunction of heart and lungs)
  5. Cardiomegaly (increased size of heart than normal)
  6. Cardiomyopathy (weakening of the heart muscle)
  7. Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
  8. Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body)
  9. Cyst (a closed sac)
  10. Decreased interest

male:

  1. Death
  2. Drug ineffective
  3. Respiratory arrest (cessation of normal respiration due to failure of the lungs to function effectively)
  4. Weight decreased
  5. Constipation
  6. Dysarthria (speech disorder)
  7. Electric shock
  8. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  9. Flank pain (a distressing sensation experienced around the lower back and the upper abdomen)
  10. Glioblastoma multiforme (most common and deadliest of malignant primary brain tumours in adults)

What are the common drug interactions of Promethazine and Marijuana, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

  1. Cardio-respiratory arrest (sudden dysfunction of heart and lungs)
  2. Death
  3. Impaired healing
  4. General physical health deterioration (weak health status)
  5. Cardiac arrest
  6. Drug abuse
  7. Respiratory arrest (cessation of normal respiration due to failure of the lungs to function effectively)
  8. Abscess jaw (tooth abscess or root abscess)
  9. Ataxia (loss of full control of bodily movements)
  10. Back pain

30-39:

  1. Chest pain
  2. Cholelithiasis (the presence or formation of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts)
  3. Confusional state
  4. Constipation
  5. Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body)
  6. Cyst (a closed sac)
  7. Deafness
  8. Decreased appetite
  9. Decreased interest
  10. Decubitus ulcer (a chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it)

40-49:

  1. Abdominal pain
  2. Amnesia (deficit in memory caused by brain damage, disease, or psychological trauma)
  3. Back pain
  4. Burning sensation
  5. Drug ineffective
  6. Dysarthria (speech disorder)
  7. Electric shock
  8. Flank pain (a distressing sensation experienced around the lower back and the upper abdomen)
  9. Gait disturbance
  10. Hemiparesis (weakness on one side of the body)

50-59:

  1. Dry eye (lack of adequate tears)
  2. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  3. Fungal infection
  4. Headache (pain in head)
  5. Insomnia (sleeplessness)
  6. Nail disorder (disease of nail)
  7. Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx)
  8. Onychoclasis (breaking of the nails)
  9. Pain in extremity
  10. Rash

60+:

  1. Glioblastoma multiforme (most common and deadliest of malignant primary brain tumours in adults)
  2. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  3. Dizziness
  4. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  5. Hangover
  6. Unresponsive to stimuli
  7. Urinary tract infection

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 12 people, 19.05%
  2. Pain: 8 people, 12.70%
  3. Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 6 people, 9.52%
  4. Depression: 6 people, 9.52%
  5. Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinaemia (cancer affects small lymphocytes (white blood cells)): 5 people, 7.94%
  6. Nausea And Vomiting: 4 people, 6.35%
  7. Migraine (headache): 4 people, 6.35%
  8. Hand Fracture: 4 people, 6.35%
  9. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 4 people, 6.35%
  10. Back Pain: 4 people, 6.35%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on promethazine hydrochloride and marijuana (the active ingredients of Promethazine and Marijuana, respectively), and Promethazine and Marijuana (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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