CBD is increasingly being used in many fields including medicine and cosmetics due to the claims that CBD is a miracle cure for many issues. The claims, however, have very little scientific backing. But this has not been enough to dissuade fans of CBD from using the substance in any form they see fit.
Like any other derivative of cannabis, pure natural CBD may also have undesirable side effects that may become harmful in the long run. Let us take a look at some of the potential side effects and some of the unknown effects of CBD on its users.
Harmful Effects Of CBD
CBD can sometimes prove to be as harmful as it has been beneficial to the user, if not used with caution. The harmful effects of the substance may creep in gradually without the knowledge of the user. CBD use can result in mild to severe injury to the user’s liver. In some animal trials, CBD has been found to cause damage to the fertility of male test subjects, both adults as well as male offspring of women exposed to CBD.
CBD can interact with other drugs you may take for different medical conditions, resulting in unpredictable side effects or a reduction in the effectiveness of the medicines. Drugs used to treat anxiety and other mental disorders have the tendency to slow down the activity of the brain and caused sedation when taken with such drugs or alcohol. CBD may increase the effect of sedation and drowsiness caused by the other drugs, sometimes leading to fatal injuries.
Side Effects Of CBD
Common side effects of CBD include sleepiness or drowsiness, resulting in a change in alertness. Agitation and irritability are also common among people using CBD. Other common symptoms include gastrointestinal distress, mostly experienced as diarrhea, and a decrease in appetite.
In addition to the known side effects, continuous use of CBD in large quantities may have some unknown side effects. For example, the effects of CBD use on breastfed babies are yet to be studied in detail; so are the effects of this substance when taken together with different herbs and some plant materials.
Most of the side effects caused by CBD don’t last for a long time. The side effects caused by CBD can often be reduced or reversed by adjusting the dosage or by stopping its usage altogether.