Knowing that both levothyroxine and CBD oil serve the same purpose, which is treating hypothyroidism, you may wonder if it’s appropriate to use both forms of medication simultaneously
While more research is necessary, some evidence suggests that CBD may interact with the thyroid gland and may also help to alleviate symptoms of some thyroid
There is a lot that’s still
Louisa45 • 6 years ago • 34 Replies Hi All, I've recently started taking 25mg of Levothyroxine (am totally confused about my blood results, will talk about that in a
A study in 2017
CBD itself shouldn’t be an issue with your levothyroxine therapy, but there could be other ingredients in your CBD oil that may be susceptible to chemically interacting with levothyroxine
However, Epidiolex is the only FDA-approved CBD oil, which is available to treat certain
Some of these are cancer medications used in No, CBD doesn’t get you high, but it still crosses the blood-brain barrier, meaning it still imparts effects on the brain
This lack of psychoactive effects, paired with the fact that it is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and ability to shut down pain receptors in the brain, makes it a popular pain
The most concerning effects are unlikely to present from a single dose but may appear gradually with daily use
This interaction might cause harmful side effects when taken for a long duration as atorvastatin accumulates in high concentrations in serum
In another trial, schizophrenic patients were given 600 milligrams per day of CBD oil for six weeks
Warfarin, a popular blood thinner, had the potential to cause significant medication interactions with CBD
There has been no clinical evidence showing interactions between CBD and thyroid medication such as Levothyroxine
Levothyroxine Interactions
CBD oil is available in different varieties, such as full-spectrum (oil On the other side, such meds like Xanax can be addictive and provoke bad side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, diarrhea, vomiting and even blurred vision
However, seeking the advice of a physician or psychiatrist is recommended before combining the two substances
If CBD is taken in conjunction with one of these drugs, it could increase the side effects and potentially cause you to feel more sedated or drowsy