CBD and many other medications utilize the family of enzymes named Cytochrome P450. By competing for its use, it may decrease the effectiveness of the medication you’re taking. The following list of medications can interact with CBD: (Note that this is not a complete list, as it may be growing over time)
- Anesthetics
- Antiarrythmics
- Antibiotics
- Antidepressants
- Antihistamines
- Antipsychotics
- Benzodiazepines
- Calcium channel blockers
- HIV antivirals
- Immune modulators
- Prokinetics
- Steroids