Depression

[saskai]

Can i replace my anti depressants veneflaxine and mirtazapine with cbd oil with no side effects.how long til it works and what dose is the best

[desquinn Partner Volunteer FMAUK Trustee]

No. Talk to your doctor first. No clinical trials evidence for CBD oil in fibro and I don't believe there is any for depression either. Do not know where you are getting his idea from but its not something that anyone should be recommended

[saskai in reply to desquinn]

People on the internet reckon they help,been on so many anti ds an they not working anymore,mental health docs r not helpful as i am sensitive to meds side effects ,so they dont like it wen i tell them they making me ill or cant find right combo.

Been on anti depressants of different types for 25 years just want sumthing that works with no side effects.

[Hidden]

If you even consider coming off any medication it has to be tapered and done under guidance from a doctor or you can be really poorly

[saskai in reply to Hidden]

I know but the side effects of coming off them can be bad an my mental health doc,people no good,told them i wanted to end it all an they did nothing ,saidg

[Hidden in reply to saskai]

they often assess if you have plans to end your life, if you say you want to end it that's different to I am going to end it and I have plans.

Side effects of any medication whether starting them or coming off can be bad, it's a balancing act at times. If you would prefer to talk in private message I am more than happy to listen

[Hazel_Angelstar Administrator FMA UK Staff]

Cbd oil is completely unregulated and while there are some decent companies out there who get their oil lab tested etc ... there are many more who do not tell you what else is in the oil or its strength etc

I use cbd oil personally and have also started drinking hemp leaf tea ... and while they do help me ... it does not necessarily work for everyone. And you should never just stop medications workout discussing with your gp. Xxx

[Hidden in reply to Hazel_Angelstar]

I also use CBD oil from Holland and Barrett 2%...

I wouldn't use it if l didn't help or if my GP didn't approve...

[Misspsych]

Never go cold turkey with medication. I use CBD oil from a very reputable company and follow the united patients medical allegiance who advocate and are fighting for medicinal cannabis. The oil gives me some kind of life. Pharmaceuticals have done nothing for me if I'm honest, except create dependency and not really been efficacious.

Talk to GP about tapering. They won't agree with CBD oil, but you have to ask yourself why do they push drugs on people? It's not always so black and white.