Have you tried medical THC or CBD while taking seizure medication?
Yes, many people with epilepsy have tried CBD while on their seizure medications. A MyEpilepsyTeam member shared, "I used to have seizures once or twice a month, and I've been using marijuana. I'm seizure-free now, so I really do think marijuana helps me." Show Full Answer
Have you tried medical THC or CBD while taking seizure medication?
Yes, many people with epilepsy have tried CBD while on their seizure medications. A MyEpilepsyTeam member shared, "I used to have seizures once or twice a month, and I've been using marijuana. I'm seizure-free now, so I really do think marijuana helps me." However, experiences vary—another member mentioned they "didn't really enjoy" their first round of medical marijuana treatment.
CBD treatments are generally recommended to be used alongside other anti-epileptic drugs, not as a replacement. The FDA-approved CBD medication Epidiolex is specifically designed to work in combination with existing seizure medications for certain severe forms of epilepsy.
Important considerations:
- Prescription CBD products like Epidiolex are FDA-regulated and meet quality standards
- Over-the-counter CBD products aren't FDA-approved and may not contain accurate doses
- CBD can cause side effects including sleepiness, diarrhea, fatigue, and decreased appetite
- Always discuss adding CBD or any cannabis product with your doctor, as it may interact with your current medications
The most evidence supports CBD for treatment-resistant epilepsy, particularly Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
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