Let's take a minute to talk about your medication.

This is dronabinol. It helps increase appetite and cause weight gain in patients who have a medical condition like AIDS. It also helps reduce nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy. This medicine may also have other uses. Dronabinol is man-made, but the chemical is also found naturally in a marijuana plant.

This medicine is taken by mouth. You should take it exactly as your doctor tells you to. Your doctor may start with a low dose, and increase it as you tolerate it.

At first, common side effects include dizziness, confusion, sleepiness or feeling 'high'. These are normal if they are mild, and should go away in 1 to 3 days with continued dosage. You should wait until you know how this medicine affects you before doing activities that require you to be alert, like driving. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

More serious side effects are usually dose-related. They include drowsiness, euphoria, red eyes and an increased awareness of your senses. They could also include memory problems, mood changes, constipation, and problems with coordination, speech, or urination. If you notice any worrisome symptoms, stop taking this medicine and call your doctor right away.

Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medicines, and do not drink alcohol or smoke marijuana. These can cause dangerous interactions.

This medicine could be abused by others. Do not let anyone else use it. Also, keep it out of the reach of children and pets. Store it in a tightly closed container in the refrigerator. 

For best results with dronabinol, work closely with your doctor to find the lowest dose that works best for you.