Articles about Interactions & precautions

A guide to using CBD in dogs: effects, safe doses and contraindications. A scientific overview to understand how to give CBD to your four-legged best friend.

CBD can have side effects, although they tend to be infrequent, mild, temporary and dependent on the dose of cannabidiol used. We explain it all here.

What the science really says about CBD and chronic pain: which pain types it has been studied for, how it's used, safety and interactions, with realistic expectations.

Can CBD be combined with ibuprofen, naproxen or diclofenac? We explain the possible interactions via the liver (CYP450) and the precautions to keep in mind.

Can you overdose on CBD? Symptoms, safe dosing in Europe, drug interactions and what to do if you take too much CBD, backed by science.

Is it safe to combine CBD oil with painkillers such as paracetamol, metamizole (Nolotil®) or opioids? We explain the possible interactions via the liver and what the science says.

Can you take CBD with antidepressants? We review the possible liver interactions (CYP450) with SSRIs, SNRIs, tricyclics and MAOIs, and the precautions to bear in mind.

Since ancient times, plants have been used as remedies or poisons. This article reflects on how the concept of the drug has evolved, the differences between a drug and a medicine, and the moral impact of the use and abuse of these substances.

Melatonin acts as an internal clock, regulating our body's sleep cycle. This supplement has proven to be an effective natural sleep aid. In this post, we look at its benefits.