Cannabinoids & Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

In the context of Cannabinoids & Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Cannabis use is prevalent among individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Recent studies suggest that cannabis may alleviate symptoms; however, the safety of cannabis and its derivatives for IBD patients remains uncertain.
Glickman et al. 2024 Inflammatory Bowel Diseases 30(7): 1055-1061

In IBD patients, cannabis use was associated with:

• Increased risk of corticosteroid use (Risk Ratio [RR], 1.095; 95% Confidence Interval [CI], 1.021-1.174; P = .011)


• Increased emergency department (ED) visits (RR, 2.143; 95% CI, 2.034-2.257; P < .001)


• Increased hospitalizations (RR, 1.925; 95% CI, 1.783-2.079; P < .001)


• Increased op…