Marinol^® (dronabinol) is a drug used in the treatment of appetite loss in people with AIDS. It can also be used to treat nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy medications when other treatment options have failed.

This medicine comes in capsule form, and is taken anywhere from two to six times a day, depending on various factors, such as the condition being treated and how a person responds to Marinol.

(Click Marinol to learn more about this medication, including how it works, possible side effects, and what to do in cases of overdose. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)

Written by/reviewed by: Susan Lakey, PharmD, MPH

Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD

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