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Cannabidiol User Reviews & Ratings

Brand names: Epidiolex

Cannabidiol has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 5 reviews on Drugs.com. 0% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 40% reported a negative experience.

Condition Avg. Rating Reviews Compare
Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome  
3.7
 3 reviews for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome 18 medications
Anxiety  
7.0
 2 reviews for Anxiety 52 medications
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  • K I
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 1, 2022

Epidiolex (cannabidiol) for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome "My daughter began using this medication in conjunction with the ketogenic diet and lamictal. It seemed to help at first with startle seizures, but then other small daily seizures began occurring and the startles have come back somewhat milder. I was very happy to try CBD covered by insurance, but I’m very unhappy that this medication contains Sucralose. I am trying to improve my daughter’s gut health, which has a strong link to all her health conditions, and sucralose is terrible for gut health. They need to make this med with clean ingredients. No wonder a main side effect is diarrhea."

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  • anony...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 10, 2023

For Anxiety "Have been taking this medication alongside diazepam which I am tapering off. I have found my mood is more calm, but I'm not sure if that is related to the CBD. For about 1.2 months, I've been taking around 40-50mg a day 2-3 times a day, although this may be excessive. Only use this as a medication if its production is regulated, as you may unknowingly be consuming some THC as well, which can show up on drug tests and impair your thinking. I think this mildly helps, but if you have intense anxiety, you will probably need more than this, but it can help alongside other medications (check for interactions with CBD). I would say I have experienced absolutely no adverse effects from this medication, so just give it a go and see if it helps. Remember, medication is only a temporary solution. It is always better to find the root cause of your anxiety and work with mental health professionals than to treat it with a drug and have your symptoms come back later. Stay safe."

7 / 10
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  • Gal
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 8, 2023

Epidiolex (cannabidiol) for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome "My son, 9, has recently started on 60mg BD and keeps dropping off to sleep throughout the day. This has not happened before. Seizures are slightly better. It's still early days, so it's hard to tell if this medication will be a game changer."

7 / 10
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  • anony...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 10, 2023

For Anxiety "Have been taking this medication alongside diazepam, which I am tapering off. I have found my mood is more calm, but not sure if that is related to the CBD. For about 1-2 months, I've been taking around 40-50mg 2-3 times a day, although this may be excessive. Only use this as a medication if its production is regulated, as you may unknowingly be consuming some THC as well, which can show up on drug tests and impair your thinking. I think this mildly helps, but if you have intense anxiety, you will probably need more than this, but it can help alongside other medications (check there are no interactions with CBD). I would say I have experienced absolutely no adverse effects from this medication, so just give it a go and see if it helps. Remember, medication is only a temporary solution. It is always better to find the root cause of your anxiety and work with mental health professionals than to treat it with a drug and have your symptoms come back later. Stay safe."

7 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • May 16, 2023

Epidiolex (cannabidiol) for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome "My daughter lost her appetite and her behavior changed completely. She was irritated all the time and unbearable with everything around her."

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