Cannabidivarin (cbdv) + Leflunomide
Leflunomide brand name: Arava.
We found no known interaction between Cannabidivarin (cbdv) and Leflunomide 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. Additionally, although there is no interaction, the two are separately associated with some of the same side effects, which would make a new symptom harder to attribute to one or the other.
Cannabidivarin (cbdv) and Leflunomide
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 Leflunomide and Cannabidivarin (cbdv) 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.
Worth understanding: our licensed dataset holds no drug-interaction record for Cannabidivarin (cbdv) at all — not against Leflunomide, and not against any other medication we track. This verdict therefore rests on the absence of any recorded data, not on research that looked at this combination and found nothing. We cannot rule an interaction out.
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.
Cannabidivarin (cbdv) safety at a glance
Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.
See Every Supplement That Interacts With Leflunomide
This page covers Cannabidivarin (cbdv) only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Leflunomide page lists 59 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.
The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Beer (major), Siberian Cocklebur (major), Wine (major) and Ashwagandha (moderate).
By severity: 4 major · 46 moderate · 9 minor.
From our pharmacist’s overview on the Leflunomide page
“Leflunomide (Arava) quiets rheumatoid arthritis by damping down the immune system, and its best-known danger is liver injury, so the 59 supplements and herbs on this page are worth slowing down for. Thirty-eight of them carry liver risks of their own, and of the four rated major, two are simply alcoholic drinks, while a third, Siberian…”
Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026
Where Cannabidivarin (cbdv) and Leflunomide 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.
#1,241 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#2,319 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days
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 Cannabidivarin (cbdv) reference on this page ↓
- Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Cannabidivarin (cbdv) and Leflunomide records this page draws on were last updated July 10, 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.
About Cannabidivarin (cbdv)
What is Cannabidivarin (cbdv)?
- Epilepsy and seizures
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Rett syndrome
- Fragile X syndrome
- Nausea
- Anxiety
Cannabidivarin (CBDV) is a non-intoxicating compound found in cannabis that is being studied mainly for epilepsy and certain neurodevelopmental conditions. The research is still early, mostly from laboratory and animal studies plus small human trials, so it is not an approved or proven treatment. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before trying any CBDV product.
Cannabaceae · Compound derived from the flowers and leaves of the cannabis plant · Oils, tinctures, isolates, and research-grade formulations
An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Cannabidivarin (cbdv) is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Cannabidivarin (cbdv) record says about it on its own.
Cannabidivarin (cbdv): dosing
There is no established standard dose for CBDV. The amounts used in research studies were chosen for those specific trials and are not the same as general supplement guidance.If you choose to use a CBDV product, follow the directions on the product label and start low.
From our Cannabidivarin (cbdv) monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.
About Leflunomide
What Is Leflunomide Used For?
Brand name: Arava
Leflunomide tablets — sold under the brand name Arava and as generic leflunomide — are used to treat active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in adults. Both Arava and generic leflunomide tablets are FDA-approved for this use.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the joints, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness. Leflunomide helps calm that overactive immune response to reduce symptoms and slow joint damage.
Most-Reported Side Effects for Leflunomide
From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (104,033 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.
Other Drugs & Cannabidivarin (cbdv)
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Cannabidivarin (cbdv) — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.
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No interaction 2,829 drugs checked — show the list
We also checked Cannabidivarin (cbdv) against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.
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- Acetaminophen, Codeine ›
- Levothyroxine, Liothyronine ›
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- Letrozole ›
- Duloxetine ›
- Methylene Blue ›
- Buspirone ›
- Citalopram ›
Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Cannabidivarin (cbdv) list.
Cannabidivarin (cbdv) References
The 4 references that drive our Cannabidivarin (cbdv) 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.
- European Medicines Agency. Public summary of opinion on orphan designation: Cannabidivarin for treatment of fragile X syndrome. Available at: https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/orphan-designation/eu/3/18/1977-public-summary-opinion-orphan-designation-
- US Food and Drug Administration. Orphan Drug Designations and Approvals. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/opdlisting/oopd/. Accessed on March 19, 2021.
- Brodie MJ, Czapinski P, Pazdera L, et al. A Phase 2 Randomized Controlled Trial of the Efficacy and Safety of Cannabidivarin as Add-on Therapy in Participants with Inadequately Controlled Focal Seizures. Cannabis Cannabinoid Res 2021;6(6):528-536. PubMed
- Hurley EN, Ellaway CJ, Johnson AM, et al. Efficacy and safety of cannabidivarin treatment of epilepsy in girls with Rett syndrome: A phase 1 clinical trial. Epilepsia 2022;63(7):1736-1747. 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.
Taking Cannabidivarin (cbdv) and Leflunomide Together: Common Questions
Is it safe to take Cannabidivarin (cbdv) with Leflunomide?
Do Cannabidivarin (cbdv) and Leflunomide have any of the same side effects?
Does Leflunomide interact with any supplements?
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