Drug & supplement interaction

Cannabidiol (cbd) + Remdesivir

Remdesivir brand name: Veklury.

Moderate Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated September 2026
The bottom line Moderate

Remdesivir falls into 2 drug categories that Cannabidiol (cbd) can interact with; the most serious is rated moderate. Theoretically, CYP3A4 inhibitors might increase cannabidiol levels.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
Interactions2
EvidenceD
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Cannabidiol (cbd) and Remdesivir

These two interact in 2 distinct ways. Each one is explained separately below.

Why Are There 2 Interactions?

Cannabidiol (cbd) interacts with whole categories of medication. Remdesivir falls into 2 of those categories, so it can interact with Cannabidiol (cbd) in 2 different ways. We’ve listed each one below — your overall risk is driven by the most serious of them (Moderate).

Moderate

CYTOCHROME P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) INHIBITORS

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Why this applies to Remdesivir

Remdesivir falls under CYTOCHROME P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) INHIBITORS — the group Cannabidiol (cbd) interacts with.

Theoretically, CYP3A4 inhibitors might increase cannabidiol levels.
Cannabidiol is a substrate of CYP3A4 enzymes. Theoretically, drugs that inhibit CYP3A4 enzymes might increase levels of cannabidiol, increasing its effects and adverse effects.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Here's the thing to keep straight: in this pairing, it's the CBD that may be affected, not the remdesivir. Remdesivir can act as a mild blocker of an enzyme called CYP3A4, and your body uses that same enzyme to help break down CBD. So if remdesivir slows that enzyme down, CBD could clear a bit slower and build up, which may make its effects and side effects (think drowsiness, diarrhea, or fatigue) a little stronger.

I'd put this one in the theoretical bucket. It's based on how these compounds behave on paper, not on real patient reports. Also, remdesivir is usually a short hospital or clinic course, so the overlap is brief. Still, mention any CBD use to your care team so they can keep an eye on you.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Product information for Marinol. AbbVie. North Chicago, IL 60064. August 2017. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/018651s029lbl.pdf.
Moderate

CYTOCHROME P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) SUBSTRATES

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Remdesivir also falls under CYTOCHROME P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) SUBSTRATES.

Cannabidiol may increase levels of drugs that are metabolized by CYP3A4.
In vitro and animal research shows that cannabidiol inhibits CYP3A4. In human studies and case reports, cannabidiol has been associated with an increase in plasma levels of the CYP3A4 substrates zonisamide, tacrolimus, everolimus, citalopram, midazolam, and methadone.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Probable Evidence A

Interaction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports..

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Here's the short version: CBD can slow down a liver enzyme called CYP3A4, and that same enzyme helps process remdesivir (Veklury). In theory, blocking it could let a bit more of the drug build up than expected, which might mean a higher chance of side effects like nausea or changes in your liver enzyme blood tests.

That said, I want to keep this in perspective. Remdesivir is given as an IV in a hospital or clinic setting, where your team monitors your liver and kidneys closely. Most people aren't taking CBD on their own during that treatment. If you do use CBD, just be upfront with the doctors and nurses caring for you so they can watch for any issues.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Yamaori S, Ebisawa J, Okushima Y, et al. Potent inhibition of human cytochrome P450 3A isoforms by cannabidiol: role of phenolic hydroxyl groups in the resorcinol moiety. Life Sci 2011;88(15-16):730-6. PubMed
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  5. Leino AD, Emoto C, Fukuda T, Privitera M, Vinks AA, Alloway RR. Evidence of a clinically significant drug-drug interaction between cannabidiol and tacrolimus. Am J Transplant. 2019;19(10):2944-2948. PubMed
  6. Wiemer-Kruel A, Stiller B, Bast T. Cannabidiol Interacts Significantly with Everolimus-Report of a Patient with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. Neuropediatrics. 2019. PubMed
  7. Madden K, Tanco K, Bruera E. Clinically Significant Drug-Drug Interaction Between Methadone and Cannabidiol. Pediatrics. 2020;e20193256. PubMed
  8. Anderson LL, Doohan PT, Oldfield L, et al. Citalopram and Cannabidiol: In Vitro and In Vivo Evidence of Pharmacokinetic Interactions Relevant to the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders in Young People. J Clin Psychopharmacol. 2021. PubMed
  9. Nasrin S, Watson CJW, Perez-Paramo YX, Lazarus P. Cannabinoid Metabolites as Inhibitors of Major Hepatic CYP450 Enzymes, with Implications for Cannabis-Drug Interactions. Drug Metab Dispos 2021;49(12):1070-1080. PubMed
  10. Treyer A, Reinhardt JK, Eigenmann DE, Oufir M, Hamburger M. Phytochemical comparison of medicinal cannabis extracts and study of their CYP-mediated interactions with coumarinic oral anticoagulants. Med Cannabis Cannabinoids. 2023;6(1):21-31. PubMed
  11. Bansal S, Zamarripa CA, Spindle TR, et al. Evaluation of Cytochrome P450-Mediated Cannabinoid-Drug Interactions in Healthy Adult Participants. Clin Pharmacol Ther 2023.

What These Ratings Mean

Every interaction above is graded three ways — here’s the key to each label.

Severity how clinically significant the interaction is
Major

Clinically significant. Avoid the combination, or use only under close professional supervision.

Moderate

Usually worth avoiding or managing — may need monitoring, a dose change, or timing apart.

Minor

Generally not serious. Be aware of it and mention it to your pharmacist.

Likelihood how strong the evidence is that the interaction actually happens in people
  • LikelyWell-controlled human studies have demonstrated the likely existence of this interaction.
  • ProbableInteraction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.
  • PossibleInteraction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.
  • UnlikelyInteraction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.
Evidence the quality of the studies behind the rating (graded A–D)
  • AHigh-quality meta-analysis (quantitative systematic review).
  • BCase-control study.
  • CConsensus.
  • DAnecdotal evidence.

These ratings are for information only. Never start, stop, or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.

Keep it in perspective

Cannabidiol (cbd) Also Interacts With Other Medications

Cannabidiol (cbd) has 1,050 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Remdesivir one above is among them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 1,050 No known interaction 1,780 (incl. Remdesivir)
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Remdesivir

This page covers Cannabidiol (cbd) only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Remdesivir page lists 140 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: American Hellebore (major), Arsenic (major), Cesium (major), Ephedra (major) and Grapefruit (major).

By severity: 7 major · 105 moderate · 28 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Remdesivir page

“Remdesivir (Veklury) is an IV antiviral for serious COVID-19, and people receiving it have often spent the prior week loading up on elderberry and other immune boosters, a habit that deserves a hard look here. Seven of the 140 supplement ingredients on file are rated major, and those seven are the ones to understand first.”

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How much people look this up

Where Cannabidiol (cbd) and Remdesivir 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 Cannabidiol (cbd)
Top half

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

29 days ago today
Medication Remdesivir
Top half

#1,104 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.

Supplement

About Cannabidiol (cbd)

What is Cannabidiol (cbd)?

  • Anxiety and stress
  • Sleep problems
  • Chronic pain
  • Certain seizure disorders
  • Inflammation

CBD is a compound from the cannabis (hemp) plant that does not cause a 'high.' It has strong evidence only for certain rare seizure disorders (as a prescription drug), while most other popular uses are still backed by limited or early research. Product quality varies a lot, so talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using it, especially if you take other medicines.

Read the full Cannabidiol (cbd) monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Remdesivir Injection

What Is Remdesivir Injection Used For?

Brand name: Veklury

Veklury (remdesivir) is given by IV infusion to treat COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It is approved for adults and for children from birth through age 17 who weigh at least 1.5 kg (about 3.3 lbs).

Veklury can be used for patients who are hospitalized with COVID-19, or for patients who are not hospitalized but have mild-to-moderate COVID-19 and are at high risk of getting worse — including being hospitalized or dying from the disease.

See full Remdesivir Injection drug information
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Other Drugs & Cannabidiol (cbd)

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

0Major
1,050Moderate
0Minor
1,779No known interaction
1,050 Moderate 1,779 No interaction
Moderate

1,050 interactions

Showing 60 of 1,050 moderate interactions — see all 1,050 on the Cannabidiol (cbd) page.

No interaction 1,779 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 1,779 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Cannabidiol (cbd) list.

See the full Cannabidiol (cbd) interactions page
See every supplement checked against Remdesivir, ranked by severity
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Interaction details are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database. The medication overview comes from MedlinePlus.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.

DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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Taking Cannabidiol (cbd) and Remdesivir Together: Common Questions

Can you take Cannabidiol (cbd) with Remdesivir?
There is a moderate interaction, so it may be acceptable with monitoring or timing changes — but check with your pharmacist first. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
Why are there 2 interactions listed for Cannabidiol (cbd) and Remdesivir?
Remdesivir belongs to more than one drug category, and Cannabidiol (cbd) interacts with each of those categories a little differently. We list every one so nothing is missed — your overall risk is driven by the most serious of them.
How serious is the Cannabidiol (cbd) and Remdesivir interaction?
We rate it Moderate. This combination may require monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separating the times you take each one. Consult your pharmacist before using them together.

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