CBD overdose

If you are a regular cannabidiol user you may have wondered if it is possible to overdose on CBD. To resolve this and other doubts, in this article we will address the effects of ingesting a large amount of CBD. We will even see if pets can also experience such an overdose.

The first thing to keep in mind is that a THC overdose often becomes an emergency requiring hospitalization. An overdosed person may experience unpleasant side effects, including paranoia, decreased blood sugar, or increased heart rate.

Considering the above, there are several questions that arise in this regard: Can CBD oil be consumed in excess? What happens if you consume too much CBD at once?

What is an overdose?

The medical definition of overdose involves consuming too much of a narcotic, whether prescribed, over-the-counter, legal or illegal. In addition, drug overdose can occur accidentally or on purpose.

Therefore, you will overdose if you have consumed a drug in quantities that are excessive, or have a negative impact on your body’s natural processes.

As expected, death is one of the serious medical consequences of an overdose. However, it is important to keep in mind that the severity of an overdose is determined by the type of drug consumed, the dosage, the physical condition, and the medical history of the user.

Is there such a thing as CBD overdose in dogs?

As with humans, there is no evidence that excess CBD oil harms pets. Therefore, an overdose of CBD in dogs is unlikely to be fatal. In addition, animals react to CBD oil in a similar way as people do.

There is also no such thing as CBD overdose in cats with fatal consequences. Despite this, it should be noted that the largest pets are three times smaller than people. Therefore, pet owners should be more careful when adjusting the CBD dosage according to the weight of their dog or cat.

Importantly, the chemical compounds in hemp can have considerable health benefits for pets consuming full-spectrum CBD.

A minimal amount of THC (less than 0.2%) is also present in these CBD products. This amount is not enough for your pet to experience psychoactive effects. However, it is enough to make full-spectrum extracts more potent than isolated CBD.

It is a good idea to consult with a veterinarian if you are not sure how much CBD to give your pet. Also, if you want to buy CBD oil for the first time, avoid doing so through online retailers such as Amazon and rely on trusted companies with a long track record, such as Higea CBD.

Online retailers often only sell hemp seed oil. However, these products are incorrectly labeled as hemp oil or hemp extract, so they do not actually provide the health benefits of CBD.

What happens if you consume too much CBD?

It is difficult to know how much CBD you would need to consume to experience negative side effects. This is because most people consume no more than 50 mg of CBD daily.

Nevertheless, these are the possible negative effects of an overdose of CBD oil:

• Dry mouth.
• Changes in appetite.
• Interactions between drugs and CBD oil.
• Diarrhea.
• Dizziness.

Diarrhea

Excessive consumption of carrier oil, which is the oil in which the CBD extract has been diluted, may cause diarrhea as an adverse effect.

Interaction with drugs

Additionally, consumers should be aware of CBD-induced drug interactions, especially if they are taking any medications. This is because it has been found that the liver’s ability to process pharmacological substances is compromised by CBD.

If your prescription has a warning, you should not consume CBD at the same time as your medication. Again, it is best to talk to your doctor to prevent these possible reactions.

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