How hemp Interacts with Drugs and Medication

There are certain drugs that interact with Cannabidiol, these interactions typically involve drugs that are metabolized by CYP450 enzymes and could possibly interact with hemp. Indiana University Department of Medicine reports that drugs known to use the CYP450 system include:

• HIV antivirals
• Immune modulators
• Benzodiazepines
• Steroids
• Anti-epileptics
• Beta blockers
• PPIs
• Antidepressants
• NSAIDS
• Angiotension II blockers
• Oral hypoglycemic agents
• Sulfonylureas
• HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
• Calcium channel blockers
• Antihistamines
• Prokenetics
• Anti-arrythmics
• Antibiotics
• Anesthetics
• Anti-psychotics

The Grapefruit Test

This is actually a great trick if you want to know if any of your medications will interact with cannabidiol. If any of the medications you are taking are affected by eating grapefruit, then there may be an adverse drug interaction.