Aspectos gerais do uso de cannabis medicinal na dor de portadores de fibromialgia

Abstract

Abstract: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain syndrome that affects thousands of Brazilians. Because it is a syndrome whose etiology is still not very clear, the ways of treating fibromyalgia also represent a challenge for health teams. 🇧🇷 Pharmacological therapies available for the treatment of FM help control some symptoms, but may have adverse effects, such as dizziness, weight gain and peripheral edema. The Medicinal Cannabis (MC) have been used in several countries to treat various pathologies. Due to clinical studies relating medical cannabis and the treatment of neurological diseases, there is a need to investigate its use for patients with fibromyalgia as well. Objective: To verify the general aspects, action, efficacy and safety of MC on pain in patients with Fibromyalgia. Methodology: This is an integrative literature review. The search was carried out in the Virtual Health Library (BVS) and in the SciElo databases. Results: 12 studies were found. Assessed by different scales, most showed significant results in pain relief. Doses and administration varied according to the type of study and legal license for use. Adverse effects were classified as mild to moderate in intensity. Conclusion: Medical cannabis has positive effects on pain in patients with FM, in addition, its use has been shown to be safe, without the presence of serious side effects and, in some cases, allowing the reduction of concomitant pharmacological therapy. Descriptors: Medical cannabis and Fibromyalgia / Cannabinoids and Fibromyalgia / Analgesic treatment in Fibromyalgia