CBD oil and medication

Hi there! My boyfriend has epilepsy and takes medicinal pure CBD oil (not hemp derived) as well as uses an Indica strain at night to vape. Both help with his anxiety and help him sleep, since his seizures are more nocturnal. He hasn’t had any bad reactions from the CBD oil or from the marijuana. If anything he’s had the worse reactions from the Keppra they have him on (mood swings/moments of rage, but the CBD has helped immensely in my opinion). He has always been a very easy going guy before his seizures started, so if anything, the CBD makes him feel more like his mellow self. He’s switching over to Vimpat and hoping the side effects won’t be as severe. Our theory is anything holistic is always a better alternative. (Or in this case a great addition.)Make sure you know exactly where your CBD oil is sourced from and what’s in it. CBD derived strictly from hemp doesn’t have the same medicinal effects as from CBD derived from the entire plant. Also, if your vaping/ingesting in addition to your CBD oil, make sure you’re using Indica dominant strains. You’ll wanna stay away from Sativas. Go to a medicinal marijuana clinic with good reviews. They will have experts there to help guide you and make sure you find the right product for your needs. (Instead of a popular weed shop that will just sell you anything to get you high.) We live in California, so hopefully it’s legal where you are, if not, maybe hop in your car! ;)  If you’re not in a legal state and you need to order it online, the only decent hemp based CBD oil I know of is the Charlotte’s Web by Stanley Brothers brand. You can order it right off their website. Again, pure CBD oil is the way to go for all the medicinal benefits. I hope this helps you!! Good luck to you!!

Very tough question because there are soooo many variables to deal with. First- is the CBD oil store bought? It's made from hemp, and pretty much worthless for most aliments, including seizures. It contains no THC and that is a necessary ingredient to activate the CBD. The amount of THC can be very low so that you don't get high if that's your preference. I  also take Lamictal 375 x 2, and have a medical marijuana card in Florida. I have not found anything that suggest there is an interaction between Lamictal and CBD oil. It's too soon for me to tell you if its working, but I keep hoping and praying! Also, 2 droppers is a very large dosage of the "real" CBD oil !!. You should be counting the dosage in drops, not droppers! Again, that is if you are using the real stuff. I was advised to start with 3 drops, and work my way up from there if I have no adverse effects. I'm currently taking 5 drops 5 or 6 times a day, and so far so good! 

Hi, Thank you for posting. We cannot determine if your CBD oil is interacting your Lamictal or if this is related to your seizure.Treatment and how the body may react to certain medications varies for each individual. The goal of treatment with medicines should be –No Seizures and No Side Effects. However, we know that some individuals may experience too many side effects, that are very bothersome or cause other health problems. To learn more about the medications you take and things to look for, please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/treating-seizures-and-epilepsy/seizure-and-epilepsy-medicines/drug-interactionsIt’s important that you’re following up with your healthcare team to review this further and if you continue to experience any changes in seizure types/frequency, side effects, symptoms, moods and behaviors to help determine what individual treatment plan is best for you. You may want to consider keeping a journal or diary. My Seizure Diary:https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/epilepsy-foundation-my-seizure-diaryis a great tool for identifying & tracking seizures, setting reminders, managing medications & side effects, recording medical history, moods, behaviors, triggers, and other therapies or personal experiences, that may affect seizures and wellness, which can be shared with your healthcare team. Additionally, you may always contact our 24/7 Helpline, where trained information specialists are available to answer your questions, offer help, hope, support, guidance, and access to national and local resources. 1-800-332-1000,or contactus@efa.org. epilepsy.com/helpline