Drug & supplement interaction

Cannabidivarin (cbdv) + Phenelzine Sulfate

Phenelzine Sulfate brand name: Nardil.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Cannabidivarin (cbdv) and Phenelzine Sulfate 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.

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Interaction report

Cannabidivarin (cbdv) and Phenelzine Sulfate

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 Phenelzine Sulfate 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 Phenelzine Sulfate, 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

Cannabidivarin (cb... overall Not established Human safety data are very limited, so long-term effects are not well understood.
Pregnancy Avoid There is not enough safety information, so it is best avoided during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Avoid Safety while breastfeeding is unknown, so avoid use.

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

Still wondering about combining Phenelzine Sulfate and Cannabidivarin (cbdv)? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

No Interaction Found — But Data Suggests Cannabidivarin (cbdv) and Phenelzine Sulfate May Share Several of the Same Side Effects

This is not an interaction. Neither one changes how your body handles the other, and nothing here says they react together. What our sources do show is that each has separately been linked to the effects below — so taking both can make those effects more likely to turn up, and harder to pin on one or the other if they do. 2 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Unsteadiness / Confusion Worth acting on Additional detail

    Cannabidivarin (cbdv)

    “Orally, cannabidivarin has been associated with dizziness, somnolence, and headache. Ataxia, confusion, and dysarthria have been reported in one patient in a clinical trial who had been taking cannabidivarin 800 mg twice daily for 30 days. This patient also experienced other symptoms of intoxication, including arterial hypotension, nystagmus, diplopia, and elevated liver transaminases.”

    Cannabidivarin (cbdv) · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in cluster headache.

    2 sources cited
    1. 107343. 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
    2. 110246. 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

    “Orally, arterial hypotension has been reported in one patient in a clinical trial who had been taking cannabidivarin 800 mg twice daily for 30 days. This patient also experienced other symptoms of intoxication, including severe ataxia, nystagmus, diplopia, dysarthria, mild confusion, and elevated liver transaminases.”

    Cannabidivarin (cbdv) · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in hypotension.

    1 source cited
    1. 107343. 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

    Phenelzine Sulfate

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Phenelzine Sulfate. Read the label on DailyMed ›

  • Low blood pressure Additional detail

    Cannabidivarin (cbdv)

    Recorded for Cannabidivarin (cbdv) in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under Unsteadiness / Confusion above.

    Phenelzine Sulfate

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Phenelzine Sulfate. Read the label on DailyMed ›

  • Drowsiness / Dizziness / Headache reported in 8.8% of FDA reports for Phenelzine Sulfate Additional detail

    Cannabidivarin (cbdv)

    “There is currently a limited amount of information on the tolerability and adverse effects of oral cannabidivarin.

    Most Common Adverse Effects:

    Orally: Abdominal pain, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, nausea, rash, somnolence.

    Serious Adverse Effects (Rare):

    Orally: Acute kidney failure and elevated liver transaminases at a dose of 800 mg twice daily.”

    Cannabidivarin (cbdv) · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in cluster headache.

    Phenelzine Sulfate

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Phenelzine Sulfate, and in voluntary FDA adverse-event reports. Read the label on DailyMed ›

  • A skin rash Additional detail

    Cannabidivarin (cbdv)

    “Orally, cannabidivarin 800 mg twice daily has been associated with maculopapular rash. The rash resolved with discontinuation of cannabidivarin.”

    Cannabidivarin (cbdv) · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in myasthenia gravis.

    1 source cited
    1. 107343. 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

    Phenelzine Sulfate

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Phenelzine Sulfate. Read the label on DailyMed ›

  • Nausea Additional detail

    Cannabidivarin (cbdv)

    “Orally, cannabidivarin has been associated with diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal pain. Drooling has been reported in one child with Rett syndrome.”

    Cannabidivarin (cbdv) · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in diarrhea.

    2 sources cited
    1. 107343. 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
    2. 110246. 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

    Phenelzine Sulfate

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Phenelzine Sulfate. Read the label on DailyMed ›

Reported for Cannabidivarin (cbdv) but not commonly for Phenelzine Sulfate: stomach pain, kidney problems, diarrhea and tremor or shakiness.

Effects for Phenelzine Sulfate come from the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of its FDA label; effects for Cannabidivarin (cbdv) come from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, quoted above. Where a percentage is shown, it is the share of 1,559 voluntary FDA FAERS reports for Phenelzine Sulfate that mention that effect — a reporting proportion, not an incidence rate and not evidence the drug caused it. Wording is matched across sources by our own clinical vocabulary, so treat this as a prompt to pay attention, not a diagnosis.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Phenelzine Sulfate

This page covers Cannabidivarin (cbdv) only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Phenelzine Sulfate page lists 144 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: 1,4-butanediol (major), Activated Charcoal (major), Beer (major), Bitter Orange (major) and Brewer's Yeast (major).

By severity: 18 major · 111 moderate · 15 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Phenelzine Sulfate page

“Few medications demand as much dietary and supplement care as phenelzine sulfate (Nardil), an older MAOI antidepressant, and this list backs that up, with 18 of its 144 recorded interactions rated major. The two dominant themes are sedation and blood pressure.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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How much people look this up

Where Cannabidivarin (cbdv) and Phenelzine Sulfate 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 Cannabidivarin (cbdv)
Steady interest

#1,219 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Phenelzine Sulfate
Top half

#1,128 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 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 Phenelzine Sulfate 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.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Supplement

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.

Read the full Cannabidivarin (cbdv) monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Phenelzine

What Is Phenelzine Used For?

Brand name: Nardil

Phenelzine is used to treat depression — specifically the types described as atypical, nonendogenous, or neurotic depression. This often includes people who have a mix of anxiety and depression, or who have phobic or hypochondriacal features (strong fears about illness or physical symptoms).

It is generally not the first antidepressant a doctor will try. It is best suited for patients who have already tried other antidepressants without enough relief. There is less evidence supporting its use in severe depression with classic biological features (called endogenous depression).

Most-Reported Side Effects for Phenelzine Sulfate

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (1,563 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Depression 187 reports
Headache 138 reports
Anxiety 129 reports
Weight increased 122 reports
Insomnia 104 reports
See full Phenelzine drug information
Keep checking

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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Evidence & sources

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.

  1. 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-
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taking Cannabidivarin (cbdv) and Phenelzine Sulfate Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Cannabidivarin (cbdv) with Phenelzine Sulfate?
We do not list a known interaction between Cannabidivarin (cbdv) and Phenelzine Sulfate. 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.
Do Cannabidivarin (cbdv) and Phenelzine Sulfate have any of the same side effects?
Yes — our sources link each of them separately to 8 of the same effects. That is not an interaction: neither changes how your body handles the other. It does mean that if one of those effects turns up, it can be harder to tell which one is behind it. They are listed on this page with the source behind each.
Does Phenelzine Sulfate interact with any supplements?
Yes. Phenelzine Sulfate has documented interactions with 144 supplements in our database — Cannabidivarin (cbdv) is not one of them. The Phenelzine Sulfate interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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