People sometimes wonder whether CBD has side effects. And if so, which one exactly. The short answer to these questions is that CBD has hardly any side effects. But that is of course not enough for those who want to know everything about this. That is why we have summarized all the information about side effects of CBD on the internet for you on this page.
What is CBD
But first - for the people who don't know yet - what exactly is CBD? CBD is short for cannabidiol, and this is the name of a substance from the cannabis plant. (The cannabis plant is also called the hemp plant.) Most people know cannabis from the substance THC, but CBD is quite different. The difference is that CBD is not psychoactive. This in turn means that it is not possible to get high or stoned from CBD. So that's the most important thing: a side effect of CBD will never be that you get high or stoned - and an overdose is also not possible.
The difference between CBD and THC
As mentioned, CBD does not get you high or stoned, but that is not the only difference between THC and CBD. There is more. The influence of both substances on the body is very different. Another important difference is that THC does have many side effects, while that is not so bad with CBD. Many users of the substances also report that CBD has a better effect on body and mind.
The side effects at a glance
Now for the side effects. Below we provide a list of the side effects known by studies - there are only 6 of them - and explain what exactly it means for each side effect. In general, it can be said about the side effects that CBD is known as a substance that has little negative influence, but that you should always take into account that there is some influence.
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Inhibition of liver metabolism
This sounds a lot more complicated than it is. CBD can influence medicines you use - they pass through the liver, and thus through the system that functions there: liver metabolism. CBD has an effect on this, but this effect is not necessarily negative. If you are on medication, it is wise to ask your doctor whether it is harmful to take CBD. It is always good to be sure.
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Dry mouth
CBD users sometimes complain of a dry mouth. This is because CBD can slightly reduce the body's saliva production. Of course this side effect is easy to combat, for example by drinking enough water. It is also up to you to assess how much trouble you experience from a dry mouth.
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Trembling muscles
There are studies showing that some CBD users often experience unexpected short tremors in their muscles. There is a good chance that this is because they are using too much CBD. If this occurs, it is wise to reduce the dose.
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Low blood pressure
When you use a lot of CBD, it can lead to a small drop in blood pressure. This usually happens a few minutes after you have taken the CBD. This side effect is especially important for people who are already taking medications to control their blood pressure. If you are such a person, please contact your doctor for personal advice.
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Woozy
The said small drop in blood pressure is related to the fifth side effect, which is the feeling of becoming a little light-headed. This side effect also only occurs in people who take a lot of CBD at once. That is why here too the tip is as follows: if this happens to you, it is wise to reduce the dose.
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Drowsiness
There are CBD users who become a bit drowsy from CBD. This certainly does not happen to everyone, because there are also users who say that CBD actually makes them more alert. If you are one of the people who get sleepy, be careful when driving, for example.
