CBD: Question The Claims About It

Highlights

•Cannabidiol (CBD) products have varying amounts of CBD, from none to much more than advertised.
•CBD products may contain other chemicals than CBD, some of which may be harmful.
•Sixteen RCTs for pain used pharmaceutical CBD in oral, buccal/sublingual, and topical forms.
•Fifteen of the 16 RCTs were negative: no greater pain-relieving effect for CBD than for placebo.
•Meta-analyses link CBD to increased rates of serious adverse events and hepatotoxicity.

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Cannabidiol (CBD) Products for Pain: Ineffective, Expensive, and With Potential Harms

Cannabis For Pain?

I have a chronic pain problem that is normally treated with high-dose steroids. I and my rheumatologist agree that, in at least my case, the cure would be worse than the disease. Since all conventional pain relievers are not doing much to help me, folks, even licensed medical providers, are suggesting that I try cannabidiol (CBD), which is a substance within Cannabis. I have decided against it after reading the article below:

CBD for chronic pain: The science doesn't match the marketing