Cannabidiol (CBD) is generally considered safe for human use. Nevertheless, it can cause side effects in people which can be uncomfortable. Even though it does not lead to such issues in everyone, some people reported certain health issues in association with this compound. All the major side effects related to CBD are moderate and can go away after a short period. However, in some cases, the side effects can be severe. Some commonly observed side effects of CBD are elucidated below.
Drowsiness
Drowsiness and sedation are common side effects caused by CBD. This property of CBD makes it suitable for treating sleep disorders and inducing sleep in people. However, this can be problematic if you use CBD in the morning. Therefore, if you are using this compound for the first time, it is better to take it during the night-time so that it will be possible for you to understand the effects caused by cannabidiol without affecting your everyday activities. Additionally, you should be careful when taking this compound along with other sleep medications, as the effects can be too strong.
Dry Mouth
CBD might reduce the production of saliva by affecting the salivary glands thereby making your mouth dry. It is also found to make the eyes in certain circumstances. If you ever encounter this problem, you can try some remedies to control it. Stay hydrated when taking CBD or chew gum after you ingest this compound. This can help to prevent your mouth from becoming dry.
Digestive Issues
People using CBD supplements and the CBD-derived medication Epidiolex are found to experience some digestive issues like diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, reduced or increased appetite, etc. Several studies suggest that CBD can control nausea and vomiting rather than inducing them. However, in some cases, this compound might lead to nausea and vomiting in people.
Immune Suppression
Cannabidiol can naturally suppress the activities of the immune system, which makes it a potential treatment for autoimmune disorders. However, in normal cases, when the activity of the immune system is suppressed, it can increase the possibility of catching various diseases and infections.
Drug Interactions
CBD drug interactions are one of the important problems you have to notice. It can interact with certain drugs thereby increasing the risk of liver toxicity.
Some of the drugs that CBD can interact with are heart medications, antidepressants, medications that cause drowsiness, etc. When taking this compound along with other drugs, you have to ask your doctor regarding its safety.