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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

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Other classes at high risk

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