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There are a lot of positive stories in the news about CBD oil providing relief to people who suffer from chronic pain and other serious conditions. The available research shows that some CBD oil side effects have been reported along with the generally accepted analysis qualifying CBD oil as a safe alternative to more traditional chronic pain therapies.

Studies confirm these side effects to be fairly common and not categorized as serious. In fact, to date, there has never been a CBD oil related fatality. One thing to consider about side effects is that they aren’t always bad. For example, if the side effect of a drug is drowsiness but the patient needs something to induce sleep, that would be a positive outcome of that side effect.

CBD Oil Can Make you Drowsy

Clearly more analysis of the effects of CBD oil on human subjects is needed to confirm initial health-related assumptions. The limited information indicated CBD may increase the activity of existing drugs in the system and an increase in liver enzymes was reported in 10 percent of the human study subjects. Further, we have learned that the most common side effect of CBD oil is drowsiness. Some people use CBD oil specifically seeking this outcome to relieve pain, so for them, it’s a positive thing. However, CBD oil users should always keep this in mind before taking it and refrain from driving, or operating machinery during treatment.

Other commonly reported side effects of CBD oil are dry mouth (cottonmouth), diarrhea, change in appetite, low blood pressure, and lightheadedness. Side effects can increase or decrease according to the dose and the amount of THC present in the formula. High THC formulas may be related to increased anxiety and or depression in some people. Taking a high CBD low THC (20:1) formula will reduce the probability of experiencing this particular side effect because CBD is capable of counteracting the psychoactive effects of THC.

Potential Benefits Outweigh Side Effects

Cannabis science tells us that the benefit of CBD oil to the human body far outweighs the negligible side effects people report experiencing. It’s also important to note that side effects can be managed by adjusting the dose or aborting treatment.

Precisely formulated products exist that allow patients to experience the healing potential of cannabinoid compounds, terpenes, and synergy but none of the psychoactive response. A quality CBD oil only needs a small amount of THC to become active with the endocannabinoid receptors in the human body. This trace amount of THC, though necessary, is not enough to cause the anxiety that some people report when using CBD oil.

Learn Before you Make a CBD Oil Purchase

Seek guidance from your local dispensary when sourcing the right CBD oil formula for your particular needs. Experienced staff can explain the dosing and product labels. They can introduce you to a variety of lab-tested and compliant products that other patients have already had positive experiences with. The more you learn about CBD oil the less CBD oil side effects you’ll have to encounter.

Source:
https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/news/20180507/cbd-oil-all-the-rage-but-is-it-safe-effective#3