{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/cbd/12","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_11775-markdown","title":"Is smoking the whole plant product the cheapest way to consume CBD?","slug":"is-smoking-the-whole-plant-product-the-cheapest-way-to-consume-cbd","content":"\n_____________________\nIt sounds like you have already found out that CBD cannabis is expensive to purchase but I think you will find it's hard to grow and the yield is low and that is if you can even get your hands on seeds or a plant that is high in CBD. The dispensaries are not there to gouge us but they must be paid fairly so they can also pay the grower and processor of the plant. CBD cannot be smoked or you destroy the CBD but it can be vaporized and you can make your own tinctures or edibles. Shake does tend to have high CBD so that is another source of CBD. Once you realize how valuable CBD can be, you may not mind paying more for high quality organic CBD. It only takes a small amount of THC to activate the CBD.\nCBD cannabis stops all the inflammation in the body and it is not toxic even up to 700 mg. If you have any inflammatory disease such as cancer, autoimmune disease, diabetes or chronic arthritic pain I highly recommend that you do oral and topical CBD so you also can experience the amazing results of this potent medication.\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11774-markdown","title":"Started taking hemp derived CBD oil and experienced sedation and impairment like a subtle high","slug":"started-taking-hemp-derived-cbd-oil-and-experienced-sedation-and-impairment-like-a-subtle-high","content":"\"I’m taking the CBD oil to help with depression and while I’m weening off Zoloft. Wondering why I experienced a high and sedation when CBD supposedly doesnt impair you in any way like THC?I felt a slight impairment of my vision and a foggy feeling in my head and felt less alert and reactive while driving from the CBD. I’ve only been taking it for a few days and have lessened the dose to like 12.5 ml twice a day and notice less impairment. Wondering if it’s my brain getting used to the CBD and if the Sedation and impairment of senses will subside so I can go up to a more therapeutic dose as I decrease my Zoloft dose slowly.  \"\n_____________________\nHello,\nFirst and foremost, please discontinue taking the hemp derived CBD and consult with your primary care physician immediately. Also, if not already doing so, you should taper off of the Zoloft under the supervision of your prescribing physician -- not doing so may result in withdrawal symptoms, including: anxiety, fatigue, insomnia, depression, mood swings, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, flu-like symptoms, headache and sweating; your symptoms may be due to improper tapering.\n\nI also recommend that you dispose of that bottle of CBD oil. Although unlikely, that oil may have not been processed correctlly, which possibly may lead to higher levels of THC than allowed. \nAdditionally, because CBD, THC and Zoloft are all metabolized by the cytochrome P450 system, I recommend that you discontinue cannabis products altogether until you've completed the tapering down of Zoloft.\n\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nHello Tcylinder,\nI do not doubt anything you're telling me. I also do not doubt the people relaying their supporting anecdotal accounts. However, the science, thus far at least, behind CBD's non-psychoactivity is clear; the reason is the CB1 receptor. THC binds the CB1 receptors in the brain with high affinity, which then leads to many of the effects of cannabis, including sedation and becoming \"high.\" However, CBD binds the CB1 receptor very weakly (low affinity). Furthermore, CBD is actually a weak inhibitor of the CB1 receptor. Therefore, I am somewhat skeptical that it's the CBD causing the mild high and sedative effects.\n\nHowever, the science behind cannabis' effects, benefits and detriments is still in its infancy -- especially so when it comes to CBD -- so it is possible that CBD is what's causing your symptoms. I still recommend that you consult your prescribing physician and that you discontinue the CBD until advised otherwise by your doctor.\nRegards,\nDr. Kim \n\ndrkim\n_____________________\n I'm curious about whether you've discussed any of this with your physician who is prescribing the Zoloft? As Dr. Kim noted, CBD may compete with Zoloft for metabolism, potentially affecting the level of both substances in your system and making assumptions about dose vs effect less reliable.  There is also considerable individual variation in this area of human biochemistry.  And, while CBD does not bind to CB1 receptors in the nervous system the way THC does, it does modulate the interaction of THC with those receptors, which is a basis for exploring the differences in effects of various CBD:THC ratios.  I do want to mention that while some apparent medical effects have been noted at various doses of CBD there is little, if any, science demonstrating target or optimum doses associated with those effects.  In other words, this is still 'folk-medicine.'  So is the idea that some people may experience a 'subtle high' with CBD alone.  I'm fond of saying there is wisdom in folk-medicine, it's just hard to find out which wisdom is real.  Finally, I'd like to add that many patients previously on SSRIs have found cannabis useful enough for moderating mood that they are able to discontinue the SSRI entirely  For those whose work situation requires avoiding any overt pschoactivity, preparations such as 20:1 CBD:THC during that part of the day may be helpful.  I hope you find a regimen that suits you. \n\ndrelkind","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11768-markdown","title":"I'm experiencing increased Spasms with Vaping or Sublingual THC. 4-6 oz. of CBD daily, as well. ","slug":"im-experiencing-increased-spasms-with-vaping-or-sublingual-thc-4-6-oz-of-cbd-daily-as-well","content":"\"\n \"\n_____________________\nHello, \nYou should discontinue use  of cannabis and report the change in symptoms to your Primary Care Provider. Your Primary Care provider can further guide your care based on your current health status and therapy. Spasms is not considered a common side effect of medical cannabis.\nAdverse events associated with cannabis-based medicines as published earlier this year by MacCallum & Russo in the European Journal of Internal Medicine were as follows:\nmost common side effects includes: drowsiness/fatigue, dizziness, dry mouth, cough, phlegm, bronchitis for those smoking cannabis, anxiety, nausea, cognitive effects. Less common side effects included: euphoria, blurred vision, headache; RARE side effects were psychosis/paranoia, depression, ataxia/dyscoordination, fast heart rate (after titration), diarrhea, vomiting. \n\nWendy NP","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11757-markdown","title":"Are there differences in REM sleep between CBD and THC?","slug":"are-there-differences-in-rem-sleep-between-cbd-and-thc","content":"\"I am aware that marijuana suppresses REM sleep, which is something that I have missed incredibly, so after learning of this I stopped smoking entirely and have been dreaming nightly. I am a legitimate medicinal marijuana user, however, and my arthritis, aches and pains have come back. With that being said, I am trying to find research on (but have had no luck) whether or not CBD oil would also suppress REM sleep, or if using that would allow me to figuratively have my cake and eat it too? I want to be able to continue dreaming lucidly, vividly, and nightly as I currently am, but I also don't want to have to deal with the pain. Thank you for your time.\"\n_____________________\nHello,\nAccording to one study, similar to THC, CBD was shown to reduce the time spent in REM sleep. The study also suggested that CBD reduced stage 4 sleep. \nhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0014579306008155\nHowever, in order to better understand how CBD affects your own ability to dream, I recommend that you consume pure CBD at the same time you would take your \"standard\" cannabis. If you still don't dream much, try taking the dose earlier, so that the CBD and or/THC has more time for elimination. \n\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nThe effect of cannabis on REM sleep duration is well established, and most regular cannabis users report increased dreaming upon stopping their cannabis use.  I agree with Dr. Kim that you should just go ahead and try pure CBD to see if it affects your dreaming.  Here is some evidence that CBD does not, in fact, disturb the normal sleep cycle https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5895650/   \nOf course, I also want to note that I'm not aware of any adverse health effects attributable to the shortening of REM sleep in regular cannabis users.  There is a potential health consequence of REM deprivation, but no evidence at all that the changes observed with cannabis use in any way constitute 'deprivation.'  For some people (eg PTSD patients) this reduction in dreaming is, in fact, experienced as therapeutic, especially when subjectively compared with their former sleep quality.  \n\ndrelkind","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11731-markdown","title":"I'm having surgery. How far in advance should I stop taking edibles? ","slug":"im-having-surgery-how-far-in-advance-should-i-stop-taking-edibles","content":"\"Should I stop taking CBD oil prior to surgery? If so, how far in advance should I stop?\"\n_____________________\nHello, \nThere are no established guidelines regarding the matter. However, if vaping the oil and undergoing general anesthesia, in order to reduce the chance of respiratory complications during and after sugery, I recommend that you discontinue for at least one week in advance. Also, very high doses of CBD may possibly reduce the body's ability to form blood clots. Your anesthesiologist will/should make sure that ability is not compromised. Furthermore, CBD can lower blood pressure, which may also make things a bit trickier for your anesthesiologist. Regardless, you should fully disclose the matter to your surgeon and anesthesiologist. Also, in order to evaluate your specific case properly, I advise that you consult with a medical cannabis physician. This information should not be taken as medical advice. \n\ndrkim\n_____________________\n  \nThere are many differing opinions on this topic. Since medical cannabis is relatively new in today’s medicine more research needs to be done in this area. I would consult with your surgeon or anesthesiologist for a recommendation as it may interfere with your anesthesia. I agree with Dr. Kim,  you should stop vaping for a least one week before your surgery due to the possibility of respiratory complications.\n\nhelenanp","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9246-markdown","title":"How to use CBD to avoid drug interaction?","slug":"how-to-use-cbd-to-avoid-drug-interaction","content":"\"How to use CBD as a Parkinson patient to avoid any drug interaction, like if I take medicine in the morning and CBD in the evening or vice versa, Is this gap enough? I am currently using (Requip + Amantadine sulfate + Co Valtec 160/12.5)\"\n_____________________\n I'm not sure exactly what \"interactions\" you are referring to.  Cannabinoids are metabolized using enzymes in the CYP450 pathway, and this is true of many medications, including the ones you are taking.  This does raise the possibility that competition for available enzyme could reduce the rate of breakdown of the medication and cause an increase in the amount circulating.  The extent of this type of interaction in the actual clinical setting is far from clear, and I usually advise patients to begin with smaller amounts of cannabis until they determine how it is affecting their other medications. I doubt the alternating dose interval you suggest would be metabolically significant, but there are situations where additive effects cause adverse symptoms such as dizziness or sedation; this is commonly encountered when combining cannabis with opioids or alcohol.  There have been reports of amantadine and cannabis together causing drowsiness so I do suggest separating those by a few hours.\n\ndrelkind","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9240-markdown","title":"I am looking for a CBD product that will aid in my anxiety reduction. ","slug":"i-am-looking-for-a-cbd-product-that-will-aid-in-my-anxiety-reduction","content":"\"My paychiatrist currently has me on Zoloft, Ambien, and Lorazepam (when needed). It’s not working. Any suggestions? Side note: I live in Texas so my options of available product are limited.\"\n_____________________\nHello, I'm not sure what types of CBD products are available in your area, but we have an article going over 10 CBD cannabis strains--including ACDC and CannaTsu--that may be helpful in reducing anxiety: https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/57f2b7f12b1e99000a671ac3/top-10-high-cbd-marijuana-strains-for-anxiety. We've also got a couple articles talking to the mechanism for why/how CBD works in the body: https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/55a40a5f66313700063c0000/does-marijuana-ease-anxiety and https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/57e157c8f093e80007b05767/americas-newest-addiction-anxiety-medication. Hope these help!\n\nlyp","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9239-markdown","title":"Is there a CBD product out there that's good for ADHD?","slug":"is-there-a-cbd-product-out-there-thats-good-for-adhd","content":"\n_____________________\nHi there! Here's an article on our website that mentions 5 strains good for focus & productivity. The strains Papaya and Canna-Tsu are suggested as good for ADHD.\n\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/59a32381a5377327b373237b/5-top-marijuana-strains-that-foster-focus-and-productivity\n\nIn addition, I encourage you to check out this search feature on our website. We have a lot of content on our website re: ADHD & cannabis.\n\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/search?term=adhd\n\nI hope that helps!\n\nmelissa","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9236-markdown","title":"What type and oral amount of CBD oil would be good to control an essential tremor?","slug":"what-type-and-oral-amount-of-cbd-oil-would-be-good-to-control-an-essential-tremor","content":"\n_____________________\nAlthough there are many patient reports of benefit from CBD in essential tremor, and while the internet is full of dosage recommendations, there is little in the medical literature to guide an answer to your question.  CBD has a remarkably benign toxicity profile, and this makes cautious experimentation a plausible strategy.  I would only consume CBD products from a medical cannabis dispensary, trying to avoid industrial hemp based sources, and I would consider using not just one of the 100 cannabinoids but perhaps a more holistic preparation also containing some THC, or perhaps whole plant extract from cannabis bred to express mostly CBD (eg. Harlequin strain).  Essential tremor often waxes and wanes with stress level, intensity of attention, and many other factors influenced by cannabis, and the relaxation cannabis can promote might be an important factor.  You might also check Dr. Gerhart's answer: https://www.hellomd.com/answers/5724b6b85d6afd0008000123/can-marijuana-help-manage-tremors\n\ndrelkind","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9225-markdown","title":" My oncologist recommended 200mg/200mg THC/CBD creme cream for neuropathy pain-will it help?","slug":"200mg-200mg-thc-cbd-creme-balm-lotion-oil","content":"You may want to try the products at HerbaBuena.com or in a local dispensary within your state.  There is a topical balm with 700mg of THC / 28 mg CBD per bottle (my clinical experience & the medical literature show that THC may be more useful for neuropathic pain).  \n\nOne can always make your own topical preparation.  Here's a recipe for a coconut-infused oil (that you can use in cooking as well as in making a topical salve) and another recipe for making a salve, both from the [HelloMD archives](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/599b1575bfe97f2527bec839/diy-recipe-marijuana-infused-topical-for-pain-relief).   I hope that all of these prove useful!\n\nDr Park","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3245033112582782,"src":"/static/f4c12dcc747616c72ffa686ba54087a6/ee604/1f8f0f0ada8238b102df12f72327e6b6.png","srcSet":"/static/f4c12dcc747616c72ffa686ba54087a6/69585/1f8f0f0ada8238b102df12f72327e6b6.png 200w,\n/static/f4c12dcc747616c72ffa686ba54087a6/497c6/1f8f0f0ada8238b102df12f72327e6b6.png 400w,\n/static/f4c12dcc747616c72ffa686ba54087a6/ee604/1f8f0f0ada8238b102df12f72327e6b6.png 800w,\n/static/f4c12dcc747616c72ffa686ba54087a6/40363/1f8f0f0ada8238b102df12f72327e6b6.png 1054w","srcWebp":"/static/f4c12dcc747616c72ffa686ba54087a6/58556/1f8f0f0ada8238b102df12f72327e6b6.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/f4c12dcc747616c72ffa686ba54087a6/61e93/1f8f0f0ada8238b102df12f72327e6b6.webp 200w,\n/static/f4c12dcc747616c72ffa686ba54087a6/1f5c5/1f8f0f0ada8238b102df12f72327e6b6.webp 400w,\n/static/f4c12dcc747616c72ffa686ba54087a6/58556/1f8f0f0ada8238b102df12f72327e6b6.webp 800w,\n/static/f4c12dcc747616c72ffa686ba54087a6/2de5e/1f8f0f0ada8238b102df12f72327e6b6.webp 1054w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9222-markdown","title":"What ratio CBD and THC is good for prolonging Alzheimer? And, is the oil from the best?","slug":"what-ratio-cbd-and-thc-is-good-for-prolonging-alzheimer-and-is-the-oil-from-the-best","content":"\n_____________________\nI really would like to answer this question but in reality, I am confused about the question. Usually, we do not want to prolong Alzheimers, we want to prolong quality to life or delay Alzheimers. Is it possible you could submit your question in a way that would allow a more reasonable answer to be presented? Do you or a loved one have Alzheimers? Are you asking what to do to prevent Alzheimers? What is the question you would like to discuss? We do like helping and we are here to help you but sometimes we need help to be aware of what you are asking.\n\ndrolson\n_____________________\nAlzheimers is a very complex disease and we hear a lot about the sticky plaques in the brain that 'cause' Alzheimer's but does that really cause Alzheimer's Disease or is this a symptom of the disease? That hasn't been answered. You may want to start taking CBDs with low THC on a daily basis, probably at night would be best for deep restorative sleep and long term improved health. You will not notice a difference for approximately 2 months and then you may start to notice your brain functions better. This is not a promise but I still encourage you to try the CBDs as potential protection for your brain. You may be extremely chemically sensitive so I would also advise you to get all the chemicals out of your diet and do not spray toxic chemicals like herbicides or pesticides in your home. There are many things that you can do to be proactive to prevent this disease even though we are not fully aware of what causes the disease. Free glutamates, a neurologic toxin found in some foods & spices that will form or contain MSG are actually very toxic for the brain and you may want to review the video at unblindmymind.org and review the hidden MSGs at truthinlabeling.org for more information and remember to always stay active, eat healthy organic oils, hydrate well, keep a positive attitude, keep learning and watch as research progresses.\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9219-markdown","title":"I am in Indiana, what's the law when it comes to CBD oils, lotion, ointments, or even drops? ","slug":"i-am-in-indiana-whats-the-law-when-it-comes-to-cbd-oils-lotion-ointments-or-even-drops","content":"\n_____________________\nHi there! Indiana signed a CBD-specific law in 2017. The qualifying conditions to obtain medical CBD (cannabidiol, the non-psychoactive component of cannabis) legally in Indiana are treatment-resistant epileptic conditions, including Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. If you have one of these conditions, you are eligible to obtain a doctor's recommendation permitting you to legally purchase CBD extracts that contain at least 10% CBD by weight, and no more than 0.3% THC (tetrahydrocannabinol, the psychoactive component of cannabis). Home cultivation is not permitted. \n\nashleigh","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":132,"numPages":66,"currentPage":12,"id":5084,"name":"CBD","slug":"cbd","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}