CBD can be applied topically to the skin or orally and is generally considered safe. However, there are some side effects that can be caused by CBD. Most of these are mild.
Common Side Effects Of CBD
Side effects that CBD is most popular for include dry mouth, nausea, dry stomach, gastrointestinal issues and interactions with other medications. These side effects are described in detail below.
Drowsiness
Side effects of CBD include sedation and drowsiness. Although this is a side effect, Dr. Jas Matharu Daley, chief medical officer of a CBD brand, cautions that CBD can cause severe side effects if combined with other sedating drugs.
Gastrointestinal Issues
CBD can cause diarrhea and liver problems in some people. “This is dependent on the person and their medical history. Monitoring is important,” Dr. Matharu Daley says.
Dry Mouth
CBD, also known as “cotton lips”, can cause dry eyes and mouth. Although this side effect is more common with THC, CBD can cause it.
May Interact With Other Medications
CBD could interact with other medications. Dr. Matharu Daley suggests that you talk to your doctor to determine if CBD might affect your prescriptions.
Nausea
Dr. Matharu Daley says that CBD supplement users might feel nausea in some instances. It all depends on the individual’s tolerance to CBD and the amount of CBD they take. There are many forms of CBD supplements, including oils, tinctures and vapors. This means that the amount actually absorbed can differ greatly. These factors, along with the individual, can impact which CBD side effects (if any) you may experience.
What Is Cannabidiol (CBD), And How Can It Help You?
The abbreviation CBD, which stands for cannabidiol and is a substance derived generally from the hemp plant, has seen a huge rise in popularity in the past five years. According to research, the popularity of “CBD” in Google searches has increased by 605% since 2014. CBD, also known as cannabis sativa, is one of many chemical compounds found in cannabis plants. The two main parts of cannabis that are used by humans are THC and CBD. One is THC, or Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol, and the other is CBD. Despite being from the same plant THC and CBD are very different.
Dr. Jas Matharu Daley, a consultant and physician for a company that specializes in CBD production, says that CBD is not intoxicating. THC, however, is psychoactive and can get you high. She added, “[Another distinction is that] CBD is extracted from hemp and has been designated as a legal substance.” Hemp contains 0.3% of THC. However, marijuana plants like marijuana have much higher levels than hemp and are still illegal according the FDA1, although each state has their own rules.”