As CBD becomes more widely used, more and more people are asking the important questions: “How might this interact with my other medications? Is it safe?” First, it is essential to note that consumers who are on prescribed medications or other substances should first consult with they healthcare practitioner before adding CBD into your wellness lifestyle.
We agree that this is an important topic to explore. While not a great amount of research has been done, there are some preliminary recommendations and precautions to be discussed.
All substances interact with one another based on their unique chemistry. The U.S. National Library of Medicine provides categorization of CBD drug interactions as:
- Moderate: Do not consume this combination
- Major: Use caution with this combination
The full list of interactions can be found here
Common medications that should avoid CBD are:
Something to be aware of as well is that CBD and grapefruit juice work in the same ways that inhibit cytochrome p450 enzymes. If your medication advises you against consuming grapefruit juice, best to avoid CBD as well.