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Can CBD Oil Be Taken While On Lipitor And Metoprolol Succinate?

Hi, I have a friend that is eighty years old and he is on heart medications: Lipitor 40 mg, Cardizem 180 mg, Metroprolol Succinate 100 mg, Valasarttan 160 mg. He has been experiencing some arthritis pain, and a friend told him about taking Cannabidiol for his pain. He bought a small dropper bottle of the CBD oil at a health food store and has taken 10 drops of the tincture. Is this CBD oil dangerous for him to take for his pain?
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Hello,

CBD is also known to interact with several medications. Before you start using CBD oil, discuss it with your doctor to ensure your safety and avoid potentially harmful interactions.

As CYP3A4 metabolizes about a quarter of all drugs. CBD may increase serum concentrations of macrolides, calcium channel blockers, benzodiazepines, cyclosporine, sildenafil (and other PDE5 inhibitors), antihistamines, haloperidol, antiretrovirals, and some statins (atorvastatin and simvastatin).

So it may increase the serum concentrations of Atorvastatin. So please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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Can CBD Oil Be Taken While On Lipitor And Metoprolol Succinate?

Hello, CBD is also known to interact with several medications. Before you start using CBD oil, discuss it with your doctor to ensure your safety and avoid potentially harmful interactions. As CYP3A4 metabolizes about a quarter of all drugs. CBD may increase serum concentrations of macrolides, calcium channel blockers, benzodiazepines, cyclosporine, sildenafil (and other PDE5 inhibitors), antihistamines, haloperidol, antiretrovirals, and some statins (atorvastatin and simvastatin). So it may increase the serum concentrations of Atorvastatin. So please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist