cannabidiol oil is considered an effective anticonvulsant medicatio...

Prescription cannabidiol oil is considered an effective anticonvulsant medication. However, more research is needed to determine other benefits and safety of cannabidiol. Cannabidiol is a chemical found in marijuana. It does not contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient found in marijuana that produces a high. The constant formulation of cannabidiol is oil, but this product is also sold as an extract, a vaporized liquid and an oil-based capsule. Food, beverage and beauty products are among many of the cannabidiol-infused products available online. Currently, the only cannabidiol product approved by the Food and Drug Administration is a prescription oil called Epidiolex. It is approved to treat two types of epilepsy. In addition to Epidiolex, state laws on the use of cannabidiol vary. Although cannabidiol is being studied as a treatment for a wide range of conditions, including Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, diabetes, multiple sclerosis and anxiety, research supporting the drug's benefits is still limited. The use of cannabidiol also carries some risks. Although often well tolerated, cannabidiol can cause side effects, such as dry mouth, diarrhea, decreased appetite, drowsiness and fatigue. Cannabidiol can also interact with other medications you are taking, such as blood thinners. Another concern is the unreliability of the purity and dosage of cannabidiol in products. A recent study of 84 cannabidiol products purchased online showed that more than a quarter of the products contained less cannabidiol than what was listed on the label. In addition, THC was found in 18 products.