THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE CHOOSING ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS

Trava Health Clinic does not promote the exclusive use of medical flower-derived alternatives. At present, there is limited evidence about the effectiveness of a variety of alternative medicinal products including medicinal cannabis for use in different medical conditions. There is also little known about doses of individual flower-derived products.  

Doctors rely on evidence to make informed decisions about the best medications for their patients. For flower-derived medicinal alternatives (medicinal cannabis), the amount of evidence is currently limited and the products, doses and research methods used vary between studies. There is also limited information available to help doctors determine the most appropriate and SAFE doses while minimising potential SIDE EFFECTS.  

Medicinal cannabis  products are not registered in Australia. The use and supply of these alternative treatments (i.e. medicinal cannabis, like oils, tinctures, extracts (e.g., CBD oil) raw and/or dried) are regulated by State and Territory legislation and only accessible through Special Access Scheme pathways.

Much like other medications, flower-derived alternatives can affect each person differently, due to factors such as size, weight, health, dosage, tolerance and age. Medicinal flower-derived alternatives might not work for you, and you might experience side-effects. For medical advice, please refer to your doctor. Medicinal flower-derived alternatives in Australia are regulated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration and can only be prescribed by certified medical professionals. More details about flower-derived medicines as a prescribed medicinal alternative can be found on the TGA .  

Please consider the following:

• Alternative Medications are generally considered an experimental or investigational drug and in many cases, there is limited data from which to draw specific recommendations for treatment. For more information you can visit the Therapeutic Goods Administration of the Australian Department of Health and Ageing website.
• Alternative medications are in general not registered in Australia for all conditions by the Therapeutic Goods Administration of the Australian Department of Health and Ageing, and as such arrangements to access these treatments is to be made through Special Access Scheme pathways.
• Alternative medications, their benefits and harms in children, pregnancy and breast-feeding are not well investigated. 
• Alternative medications may interact with any current medications and cause side effects from these medications. 
• Possible side-effects of alternative medications, especially with Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), may include and are not limited to: Asthenia (abnormal physical weakness or lack of energy), Confusion, Disorientation, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Vertigo, Sleepiness, Sedation, Balance problems, Coordination, Memory problems, Diarrhoea, Dry Mouth, Fatigue, Hallucinations, Anxiety, Paranoid thoughts, Increased appetite, Vomiting or Nausea, Cannabis use disorder, Cognitive impairment, Chronic bronchitis (if inhaled/smoked), Nausea, Light-headedness, Uncontrolled laughter or Euphoria.
• Ensure you aware and adhere to any laws relating to the operation of any: vehicle; boat; aircraft; machinery; or other regarding use of THC or MC and blood, serum, saliva, or other levels. 
• Ensure you fully understand how the law applies to your use of prescribed medical alternative medications, with driving, working and/or travel plans.