Drug & supplement interaction

Cannabichromene (cbc) + Gefitinib

Gefitinib brand name: Iressa.

No Known Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated June 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 13, 2026
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Cannabichromene (cbc) and Gefitinib in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first.

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Cannabichromene (cbc) and Gefitinib

We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.

No Known Interaction Found

We did not find a documented interaction between Gefitinib and Cannabichromene (cbc) in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.

If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.

Cannabichromene (cbc) safety at a glance

Cannabichromene (c... overall Not established Human safety data are very limited, so its long-term safety is not established.
Pregnancy Avoid Not enough safety data; cannabinoids are best avoided during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Avoid Cannabinoids can pass into breast milk, so avoid use while breastfeeding.

Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Gefitinib and Cannabichromene (cbc)? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Gefitinib

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Gefitinib is filed under 3 classifications — hepatotoxic drugs, cytochrome p450 3a4 (cyp3a4) substrates, oral drugs. Cannabichromene (cbc) has documented interactions with 1 drug class — the most serious being cns depressants (moderate) — and none of Gefitinib’s classifications are among them.

Classification data comes from our licensed Natural Medicines dataset. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded there, so this describes how the check was run — it is not a safety guarantee.

Keep it in perspective

Cannabichromene (cbc) Does Interact With Other Medications

Cannabichromene (cbc) has 248 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Gefitinib isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 248 No known interaction 2,582 (incl. Gefitinib)
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Covers the 2,830 medications we’ve checked against Cannabichromene (cbc). Pick one to open its full report.

What to actually watch for

What Gefitinib’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves Cannabichromene (cbc). These are the most notable effects listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Gefitinib’s own FDA label, for the medication by itself. Knowing the drug’s own list makes it easier to work out the likely cause if something new turns up while you take both. 10 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Dehydration Worth acting on
  • Blood clots Worth acting on
  • Pancreatitis Worth acting on
  • A severe skin reaction Worth acting on
  • Kidney problems Worth acting on
  • A severe allergic reaction Worth acting on
  • Hives Worth acting on
  • Liver problems Worth acting on
  • Bleeding or bruising Worth acting on
  • A higher chance of infection Worth acting on

Showing the 10 most notable of 27 label-listed effects — ranked by how unusual each one is across medicines generally, with serious effects weighted up.

From the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Gefitinib. Read the label on DailyMed › Where a percentage is shown, it is the share of 8,974 voluntary FDA FAERS reports for Gefitinib that mention that effect — a reporting proportion, not an incidence rate and not evidence the drug caused it. Cannabichromene (cbc)’s licensed record lists no adverse effects our clinical vocabulary could match, so there is no Cannabichromene (cbc) side to compare — that is a limit of the record, not a statement that Cannabichromene (cbc) has no side effects.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Gefitinib

This page covers Cannabichromene (cbc) only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Gefitinib page lists 168 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Beer (major), Grapefruit (major), Siberian Cocklebur (major) and St. John's Wort (major).

By severity: 6 major · 124 moderate · 38 minor.

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How much people look this up

Where Cannabichromene (cbc) and Gefitinib Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Cannabichromene (cbc)
Steady interest

#1,151 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Gefitinib
Steady interest

#2,380 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Where does our data come from?
  • Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions.
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Cannabichromene (cbc) reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Cannabichromene (cbc) and Gefitinib records this page draws on were last updated June 20, 2026.
  • What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Supplement

About Cannabichromene (cbc)

What is Cannabichromene (cbc)?

Cannabichromene (cbc)
  • Pain relief
  • Inflammation
  • Mood and anxiety
  • Skin and acne concerns
  • Brain and nerve health

Cannabichromene (CBC) is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant that is being studied for possible pain, anti-inflammatory, and nervous-system effects. Almost all current evidence comes from laboratory and animal research, so we do not yet know how well it works or how safe it is in people. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using any CBC product, and avoid it during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Cannabaceae · Flowers and resin of the cannabis plant (where the cannabinoid is concentrated) · Oils and tinctures, capsules, edibles, full-spectrum hemp extracts, vape products

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Cannabichromene (cbc) is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Cannabichromene (cbc) record says about it on its own.

Cannabichromene (cbc): dosing

There is no established or standardized dose for CBC. Because human research is so limited, experts cannot recommend a specific amount that is known to be safe or effective.If you choose to try a CBC product, follow the directions on the product label and consider starting low. Look for products that have been tested by an independent lab and provide a certificate of analysis.

From our Cannabichromene (cbc) monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Cannabichromene (cbc) monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Gefitinib

What Is Gefitinib Used For?

Brand name: Iressa

Gefitinib tablets — sold under the brand name Iressa — are used as a first-line treatment for metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This treatment is only for patients whose tumors carry specific changes (mutations) in the EGFR gene: either an exon 19 deletion or an exon 21 (L858R) substitution mutation, confirmed by an FDA-approved test.

This medicine is not established as safe or effective for NSCLC patients with other types of EGFR mutations. Your doctor will use a genetic test on your tumor or blood to confirm whether gefitinib is right for you.

Most-Reported Side Effects for Gefitinib

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (8,974 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Malignant neoplasm progression 1,821 reports
Drug resistance 1,251 reports
Diarrhea 904 reports
Rash 643 reports
Disease progression 461 reports
See full Gefitinib drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Cannabichromene (cbc)

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Cannabichromene (cbc) — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

0Major
248Moderate
0Minor
2,581No known interaction
248 Moderate 2,581 No interaction
Moderate

248 interactions

Showing 60 of 248 moderate interactions — see all 248 on the Cannabichromene (cbc) page.

No interaction 2,581 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Cannabichromene (cbc) against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,581 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Cannabichromene (cbc) list.

See the full Cannabichromene (cbc) interactions page
See every supplement checked against Gefitinib, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Cannabichromene (cbc) References

The 1 references that drive our Cannabichromene (cbc) monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

  1. Hatoum NS, Davis WM, Waters IW, Elsohly MA, Turner CE. Synergism of cannabichromene and CNS depressants in mice. Gen Pharmacol. 1981;12(5):351-6. PubMed

Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taking Cannabichromene (cbc) and Gefitinib Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Cannabichromene (cbc) with Gefitinib?
We do not list a known interaction between Cannabichromene (cbc) and Gefitinib. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
How was the Cannabichromene (cbc) and Gefitinib combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Gefitinib is filed under 3 classifications, and Cannabichromene (cbc) has documented interactions with 1 drug class — none of Gefitinib's classifications are among them. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded in our dataset, so this describes how the check was run rather than guaranteeing safety.
Does Cannabichromene (cbc) interact with any other medications?
Yes. Cannabichromene (cbc) has 248 documented drug interactions in our database — Gefitinib is simply not one of them. If you take anything else, it is worth checking each one; they are all listed on this page.
Does Gefitinib interact with any supplements?
Yes. Gefitinib has documented interactions with 168 supplements in our database — Cannabichromene (cbc) is not one of them. The Gefitinib interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

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