Glossary term
Start low, go slow: “Start low, go slow” is a common cautious-dosing phrase meaning that increases, if any, should happen gradually and under proper advice.
Why this term matters
Patients will encounter the phrase frequently.
UK medical cannabis context
Best presented as an informal summary of cautious titration, not a stand-alone rule.
What not to assume
It is not a replacement for the prescription, product leaflet or clinician review.
Careful wording: Avoid turning it into dosing advice detached from professional supervision.
Related glossary terms
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Sources and review notes
This entry is educational vocabulary, not medical advice. Suitability, prescribing, product choice and monitoring belong with a qualified clinician or pharmacist.
- NICE NG144: cannabis-based medicinal products
- Technical chemistry / terminology review note. Used as terminology context only, not as standalone clinical guidance.