Have you been using Prozac and are now wondering whether you can take CBD at the same time? Read on to find out how the two drugs counteract, whether it’s safe to take them both at the same time, and how to ease off Prozac and get into cannabidiol oil (CBD oil).
What is Prozac?
Prozac is a popular and widely used antidepressant that has been on the market since the 80’s. Prozac, which is mostly sold as a tablet or capsule, is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic disorders, and obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD), among other mental conditions.
Is taking CBD oil and Prozac a good idea?
Debates on whether CBD and Prozac should be taken at the same time are indecisive. There just haven’t been enough studies to accurately show how these two drugs will react with one another. There is the argument that CBD could amplify the effects of Prozac and thereby make its effects stronger and last longer. It’s also important to remember that science warns against mixing Prozac with other SSRI’s or medications that affect the central nervous system – like CBD does. But at the same time some other people argue that CBD could inhibit the uptake of Prozac.
If you are taking mild doses of Prozac, maybe around 20mg per day, taking CBD at the same time might not have any serious effects. However, if you are on a high dose of Prozac, e.g. 60-80mg/day and are maybe taking other medications such as Xanax, then taking CBD oil may not be a good idea. The risk of instability is too high.
What do people who have taken CBD and Prozac experienced?
Scanty reports by people who have taken CBD oil and Prozac at the same time indicate no severe effects. If anything, most people have reported being able to handle Prozac better, as well as getting better on their depression.
What do medical professionals say?
Some medical professionals are on the fence on this topic due to lack of enough research, others think the effects of mixing the two drugs are only theoretical. But most would advise against mixing the two.
Weaning off Prozac with CBD oil
Prozac has serious side effects, including anxiety and suicidal thoughts. And if one stops taking their dosage after more than two weeks of intake, withdrawal kicks in. To escape from these risks a lot of people are choosing to wean off Prozac by taking CBD oil which is organic, natural, non-addictive, and has no serious side effects.
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