Cannabigerol (cbg) + Terazosin
Terazosin brand names: Hytrin, Terazosin.
Cannabigerol (cbg) has a moderate interaction with Terazosin. Theoretically, taking cannabigerol with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full interaction reportCannabigerol (cbg) and Terazosin
Here is the interaction we found between these two, with the evidence behind it.
ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUGS
Why this applies to Terazosin
Terazosin falls under ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUGS — the group Cannabigerol (cbg) interacts with.
Animal research shows that an intraperitoneal injection of cannabigerol lowers blood pressure. The mechanism of action may be related to alpha-2-adrenoreceptor activity. The effect of oral intake of cannabigerol is unclear and this has not been shown in humans.
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.
Here's the gist with terazosin and CBG. Terazosin is an alpha-blocker that lowers blood pressure by relaxing your blood vessels, and it already has a reputation for causing dizziness, lightheadedness, or even fainting, especially with your first doses or when you stand up quickly (that's called orthostatic hypotension). In animal studies, CBG also nudged blood pressure down, possibly by touching some of the same adrenergic pathways. So in theory, pairing the two could stack those blood-pressure-lowering effects and leave you feeling woozy.
I want to be straight with you though: this is based on lab and animal data only, and we don't know if oral CBG does this in people. It's worth a quick chat with your pharmacist or doctor before combining them, and stand up slowly if you do.
- Vernail VL, Bingaman SS, Silberman Y, Raup-Konsavage WM, Vrana KE, Arnold AC. Acute cannabigerol administration lowers blood pressure in mice. Front Physiol 2022;13:871962. PubMed
What These Ratings Mean
Every interaction above is graded three ways — here’s the key to each label.
Clinically significant. Avoid the combination, or use only under close professional supervision.
Usually worth avoiding or managing — may need monitoring, a dose change, or timing apart.
Generally not serious. Be aware of it and mention it to your pharmacist.
- 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.
- 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.
Cannabigerol (cbg) Also Interacts With Other Medications
Cannabigerol (cbg) has 171 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Terazosin one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.
Check Another of Your Medications Against Cannabigerol (cbg)
We haven’t checked that one against Cannabigerol (cbg) yet — ask our pharmacists directly.
Covers the 2,830 medications we’ve checked against Cannabigerol (cbg). Pick one to open its full report.
See Every Supplement That Interacts With Terazosin
This page covers Cannabigerol (cbg) only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Terazosin page lists 137 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.
The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), American Hellebore (major), American Mistletoe (major), Tyramine (major) and Adrafinil (moderate).
By severity: 4 major · 112 moderate · 21 minor.
Where Cannabigerol (cbg) and Terazosin 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.
#1,075 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#2,498 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.
About Cannabigerol (cbg)
What is Cannabigerol (cbg)?
- Anxiety and stress
- Pain and inflammation
- Sleep support
- Focus and mood
- Digestive discomfort
Cannabigerol (CBG) is a minor cannabinoid from the cannabis (hemp) plant that is marketed for anxiety, pain, and inflammation, but human research is very limited and most claims rest on laboratory and animal studies. It appears to be generally well tolerated in early reports, but its long-term safety, quality, and dosing are not well established. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before trying it, especially if you take other medicines or are pregnant or breastfeeding.
About Terazosin
What Is Terazosin Used For?
Brand names: Hytrin, Terazosin
Terazosin capsules and Tezruly oral solution are both used to relieve the urinary symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — the enlarged prostate condition that causes trouble urinating — in adult males. They are also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), either alone or combined with other blood pressure medicines.
Lowering blood pressure with terazosin reduces the risk of serious cardiovascular events, including strokes and heart attacks. Tezruly (the oral solution) may be used alone or alongside other antihypertensive agents for hypertension.
Other Drugs & Cannabigerol (cbg)
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Cannabigerol (cbg) — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.
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171 interactions
- Diltiazem ›
- Nifedipine ›
- Propranolol ›
- Hydrochlorothiazide ›
- Verapamil ›
- Hydralazine ›
- Trichlormethiazide ›
- Bendroflumethiazide ›
- Lisinopril ›
- Metolazone ›
- Minoxidil ›
- Nicardipine ›
- Prazosin ›
- Spironolactone ›
- Timolol ›
- Acebutolol ›
- Acetazolamide ›
- Ambrisentan ›
- Amiloride ›
- Atenolol ›
- Betaxolol ›
- Candesartan Cilexetil ›
- Captopril ›
- Carteolol ›
- Carvedilol ›
- Chlorthalidone ›
- Cyclothiazide ›
- Enalapril Maleate ›
- Felodipine ›
- Guanethidine Monosulfate ›
- Iloprost ›
- Indapamide ›
- Irbesartan ›
- Labetalol ›
- Mannitol ›
- Methyclothiazide ›
- Methyldopa ›
- Metoprolol ›
- Nadolol ›
- Nebivolol ›
- Nimodipine ›
- Olmesartan Medoxomil ›
- Oxprenolol ›
- Pindolol ›
- Quinapril ›
- Reserpine ›
- Torsemide ›
- Treprostinil (oral) ›
- Valsartan ›
- Aliskiren ›
- Amlodipine ›
- Amlodipine Benzoate ›
- Amlodipine Besilate ›
- Amlodipine Besylate ›
- Ammonium Chloride ›
- Aprocitentan ›
- Azilsartan ›
- Benazepril ›
- Benzthiazide ›
- Bisoprolol ›
Showing 60 of 171 moderate interactions — see all 171 on the Cannabigerol (cbg) page.
No interaction 2,658 drugs checked — show the list
We also checked Cannabigerol (cbg) against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.
- Apixaban ›
- Levothyroxine ›
- Methylphenidate ›
- Warfarin ›
- Sertraline ›
- Testosterone ›
- Aspirin ›
- Ivermectin ›
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- Acetaminophen ›
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- Hydroxyurea ›
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- Methamphetamine ›
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- Prednisone ›
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- Acyclovir ›
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- Metformin ›
- Amoxicillin ›
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- Lamotrigine ›
- Fluoxetine ›
- Methotrexate ›
- Acetaminophen, Codeine ›
- Gabapentin ›
- Amphetamine ›
- Pregabalin ›
- Isotretinoin ›
- Dextroamphetamine ›
- Azithromycin ›
- Clonazepam ›
- Quetiapine ›
- Omeprazole ›
- Methylene Blue ›
- Duloxetine ›
- Letrozole ›
- Buspirone ›
- Citalopram ›
- Ciprofloxacin ›
- Naproxen ›
- Levothyroxine, Liothyronine ›
- Acetaminophen, Oxycodone ›
- Dapsone ›
- Diazepam ›
- Cyclopentolate ›
- Cephalexin ›
Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,658 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Cannabigerol (cbg) list.
Sources & How We Checked
Interaction details are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database. The medication overview comes from MedlinePlus.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference for vitamins, herbs and supplements — the basis for our interaction data.
- MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine — NIH consumer drug information, used for the medication overviews.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — Official supplement product labels.
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.
© 2021 Therapeutic Research Center, LLC
Terazosin Is Linked to Lower Levels of One Nutrient
Natural Medicines records Terazosin as a medicine that can lower these. This is not an interaction with Cannabigerol (cbg) — it is a separate effect of the medicine, and it is a reason some people are advised to supplement rather than to avoid one:
Read the full Terazosin nutrient depletion report ›
Depletion records come from the licensed Natural Medicines database. Do not start a supplement on the strength of this page — ask your pharmacist or doctor whether it applies to you.
Taking Cannabigerol (cbg) and Terazosin Together: Common Questions
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