FAQs

FAQs

The information on side effects associated with therapeutic use of plant based medicine is limited. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any of the following side effects.

Some of the more well-known side effects of plant based medicine are intoxication-like reactions including: 

  • Dizziness, drowsiness, feeling faint or lightheaded, feeling tired; 
  • Feeling elated or euphoric – ‘on a high’, feeling confused, having hallucinations; 
  • Feeling suspicious or paranoid;
  • Dry mouth, feeling sick, vomiting, or diarrhea; 
  • Increase or decrease in appetite.

Plant based medicine refers to the use of the cannabis plant and its component cannabinoids (THC, CBD, CBC, etc.) as medical therapy to alleviate symptoms or side effects of previous treatment. In Australia, you need a doctor's prescription to access plant based medicine. These products are highly regulated to ensure patient safety and consistency of product formulation.

The term ‘medicinal cannabis products’ covers a range of approved, quality assured cannabis preparations intended for human therapeutic use, including pharmaceutical plant based medicine preparations such as tablets, oils, tinctures and other extracts.

Generally Governmental approval take between 7-14 days, however, the complexity of the application can prolong the result.

Yes, you do.  Plant based medicine within the state of Queensland is given by the doctor as single prescriptions only (no repeats are given).  To access each prescription, a 15-minute phone consultation with your Surfers Health practitioner is required. We will track your treatment progress and then send your prescription to your nominated pharmacy. 

Application Renewal or application for medication changes requires a follow up consultation generally every 6-9 months. 

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