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Side effect(s) of Cannabidiol


Review the side-effects of Cannabidiol as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
• Drowsiness
• Weight loss
• Diarrhea
• Loss of appetite
• Stomach pain
Anemia
• Difficulty in breathing
• Increased serum creatinine level
• Risk of infections
• Liver enzyme abnormalities
• Rashes

Other Precautions :

• Cannabidiol should not be recommended to other people without the consent of the physician even if they have similar symptoms, as it may harm them.

• Elderly patients should be started with a low dose of cannabidiol as even a normal dose may affect the kidney, liver, heart function and other age-related disorders.

• Patients planning to have a cannabis drug screen should inform the healthcare personnel that they are on cannabidiol therapy as it may affect the test results.

Drug Name : Cannabidiol

Cannabidiol solution for oral use is prescribed for treating seizures in children two years and older who are associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (stiffening of muscles or loss of muscle tension) or Dravet syndrome (seizures due to high fever).


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