I assume you have never smoked or ingested Marijuana in anyway by these statements..Yes as a new smoker or how ever you ingest it..You would just have to know what doses to use..Maybe roll a small joint and smoke 1/4 of it and see how that effects you,and go from there..Ive never had much Buds that TOTALLY had me nonfunctional..Very relaxed mellow and calm and pain lessened,yes,but to the point where i felt i would in danger myself or others on the road way etc..NO.By the way i am prescribed that same medication that you speak of.I rather have Marijuana then these pills.Pills just upset my stomach and i cant eat as well as when i haven't taken these or my other pills.