Symptomatic therapy in multiple sclerosis: the role of cannabinoids in treating spasticity

A large proportion of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) have spasticity, which has a marked impact on their quality of life. Anecdotal evidence suggests a beneficial effect of cannabis on spasticity as well as pain. Recently, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies have confirmed th...

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Main Authors: Verena Isabell Leussink, Leila Husseini, Clemens Warnke, Erasmia Broussalis, Hans-Peter Hartung, Bernd C. Kieseier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2012-09-01
Series:Therapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1756285612453972