Medical Cannabis for Cluster Headache — Switzerland 2026
Cluster headache is one of the most intense pains known. When sumatriptan, oxygen and verapamil aren't enough, cannabis is a serious option — affordable for members.
In cluster headache, inhaled THC flower aborts attacks within 5–10 min in case series; prophylactically, CBD-rich strains and dronabinol reduce frequency. Complement to sumatriptan s.c., 100 % O₂ and verapamil. CannabisClub members: 50 CHF flat instead of 190.
What the studies show
Leroux 2013 (survey, n=139 cluster patients): 45 % tried cannabis; 26 % had attack abortion.
Rossi 2018 (case series, n=8): inhaled THC cannabis aborted 87 % of attacks within 10 min.
Preparations & dosing
Acute: Bedrocan 22 % vaporised, 0.05–0.15 g at onset. Onset 5–10 min.
Prophylaxis: dronabinol 5 mg twice daily or Bediol 6/8 vaporised in the evening.
Save as a CannabisClub member
Cluster periods need close physician contact. External consult 190 CHF, member 50 CHF flat.
Registration free, 2 minutes.
FAQ
Does cannabis replace oxygen and sumatriptan s.c.?
Rarely. Oxygen acts faster; sumatriptan remains standard. Cannabis fills gaps in resistance or verapamil intolerance.
What does membership save?
50 CHF instead of 190 CHF per consult. Quarterly 560 CHF/year. Registration free.
Does insurance cover cannabis for cluster headache?
In chronic cluster (>1 year without remission) after verapamil, lithium and sumatriptan prophylaxis failure. Art. 71a HIO required.
Cannabis for Cluster Headache — Prescription Switzerland 2026 (Members 50 CHF)