Drug class
Seizure medications and cannabis
CBD in particular blocks the CYP enzymes that break down several seizure drugs. Clobazam levels can rise a great deal.
High risk
Why it happens
CBD in particular blocks the CYP enzymes that break down several seizure drugs. Clobazam levels can rise a great deal.
What it means for you
Blood levels of some seizure medications can move enough to matter. Pediatric epilepsy programs watch this closely for exactly that reason.
What Tiffany advises
Work closely with your neurologist. In this situation, drug level checks and dose adjustments are the norm rather than the exception.
Common examples
Generic names first, then brands.
- clobazam
- valproate
- lamotrigine
- topiramate
Body systems involved
- Seizure
Take it further
Check this with my other meds
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