Occurrence of Seizures with Cannabis Abuse: A Case Report

Sara  Salarian; Bahador  Bagheri; Ghazaleh  Assar

doi:10.18502/aptj.v5i1.18133

Sara Salarian Department of Intensive Care, Imam Hossein Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Bahador Bagheri Cancer Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.
Ghazaleh Assar Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/aptj.v5i1.18133

Keywords: Cannabis, Hashish, Seizure, Emergency, Case report

Abstract

Introduction: Cannabis sativa is being medicinally used by humans and is well known for its recreational uses. Seizure is exceedingly rarely seen following cannabis use. Various cellular mechanisms have been suggested in the occurrence of seizures caused by cannabinoids.

Case: The patient was a 28-year-old man who complained of weakness, lethargy, and convulsions after consuming cannabis (hashish). The laboratory findings and brain CT were normal. The patient's toxicity panel was positive for hashish.

Conclusion: Physicians working in the emergency department should be aware that hashish may cause seizures. Although several investigations have shown anticonvulsant effects for cannabis.