Recently, two widely used pain medications, namely, ibuprofen and CBD have been combined in a new drug product. The new product is called Reglan. Both ibuprofen and CBD are anti-inflammatory in nature. However, recent studies show that Ibuprofen and CBD when taken together can lead to serious side effects. These side effects have led researchers to question the long-term use of both drugs.
Both ibuprofen and CBD are commonly prescribed pain relievers: Ibuprofen is primarily known to relieve muscle pain associated with arthritis and other similar conditions. This type of pain usually responds well to Ibuprofen and CBD when taken as prescribed. Studies have shown that Ibuprofen and CBD when taken together do not always work as well as they do when taken separately. Some patients report experiencing muscle spasms, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, or even that they become “uncoordinated”. In rare cases, Ibuprofen and CBD may also cause liver toxicity and, in rare cases, coma or even death.
What makes Ibuprofen and CBD interaction so dangerous? Ibuprofen is widely used as a treatment for osteoarthritis. It has a unique property of opening up blood vessels and allowing nutrients and oxygen to get to the site of the inflammation. In the past, ibuprofen was considered a non-effective treatment for osteoarthritis, but new research has shown that it plays a significant role in the treatment of osteoarthritis, especially when it is used in combination with other medications.
The new study was conducted by the University Of Pennsylvania: Two groups of subjects were given different doses of ibuprofen and cannabidiol. One group was given a high dose; the other group a lower dose. Both groups received the medication three times a day for fourteen days. The researchers found that although the high dose group had a greater number of patients with at least one incident of stroke, the lower dose group had fewer patients with at least one incident of seizures. This was a particularly surprising result, since epilepsy and seizures are often believed to be caused by the same chemical, CBD.
Patients should keep in mind: that CBD is a prescription drug and can be abused. Also, ibuprofen and cannabidiol, like other medications, can be abused if taken too often or in large quantities. Doctors prescribe these medications to patients who need pain relief but don’t want to take aspirin or other anti-inflammatory medication. Patients with chronic pain will likely need to use more potent doses of these medications. Also, patients must use ibuprofen and cannabidiol under the supervision of their physicians, not self-prescribed.
Ibuprofen and CBD may cause a potential drug interaction: when they are used together or when one is combined with another anti-inflammatory or pain reliever. Patients should carefully consider the amount of medication they take, including CBD, and the doses of other drugs they use. Doctors can also provide recommendations for patients taking these drugs.
Patients should not self-medicate and should avoid possible drug interactions when they are pregnant or breastfeeding.