Situations in Which You Shouldn’t Take CBD

 

Different health organizations and the WHO have indicated that CBD oil is safe for use. However, there hasn’t been enough research to identify populations that are at risk of CBD. Read more to find out about the benefits of CBD. 

It doesn’t make sense to tout CBD as a safe product for everyone to use, so we went ahead to find out how CBD might affect people in different situations. As a result, we have created a list for various situations that require one not to take CBD or other products related to it. 

Have a look.

  1. You’re on Prescription Medication

If you’re on any prescription medication, you should talk to your doctor before you take CBD. Our bodies process drugs in different ways, and some may not be effective immediately after ingestion. If you take CBD before or after your medication, it could either reduce their efficacy or increase the side effects of the drugs. Be careful when taking chemo drugs or antivirals with CBD. If you’ve any doubts about the medications you’re bringing together with CBD, talk to your doctor first.

  1. You Have or Have Had Liver Complications

We’re not so sure about this one, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. Children taking Epidiolex and CBD during a clinical trial were found to have high liver enzymes. But, they were also taking medications that cause liver damage, so the damage can’t be blamed entirely on CBD. However, to be safe, we encourage you not to take CBD if you’ve got liver complications that will make it harder for your liver to function.

  1. 3. You’ve got Low Blood Pressure

Some studies have made a confirmation that CBD will reduce your blood pressure. If you’ve been dealing with low blood pressure, adding CBD to the equation can be potentially dangerous. Monitor your blood pressure regularly if you’re using any CBD products. If you get light-headed suddenly, be careful when vaping with a CBD pen.

  1. You’re Trying to Get Pregnant

Our bodies naturally produce cannabinoids that act as messengers to help during pregnancy and conception. We’re not sure how ingesting additional cannabinoids will affect the pregnancy process, but it could reduce your fertility rates. However, THC could likely be effects that could be found in CBD products. If you’ve been taking CBD for a while now and can’t conceive, you should talk to your doctor and explain your concerns. 

  1. You’re Already Pregnant or are Breastfeeding

You share everything that comes into your body with your child, whether you’re pregnant or breastfeeding. Anything harmful you ingest while breastfeeding can be passed through your placenta to the baby. Even though it isn’t clear how cannabinoids affect a baby, it’s best to be in the clear and avoid CBD products altogether.

Conclusion

As much as CBD has been touted for it’s potential benefits, different situations warrant not using it. We don’t have any research backed by science to prove that one shouldn’t take CBD in the instances we’ve provided, but it’s reasonable to take precaution.