Drug & supplement interaction

Tetrahydrocannabivarin (thcv) + Apremilast

Apremilast brand name: Otezla.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Tetrahydrocannabivarin (thcv) and Apremilast 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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Interaction report

Tetrahydrocannabivarin (thcv) and Apremilast

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 Apremilast and Tetrahydrocannabivarin (thcv) 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 Tetrahydrocannabivarin (thcv) at all — not against Apremilast, 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.

Tetrahydrocannabivarin (thcv) safety at a glance

Tetrahydrocannabiv... overall Use caution Human safety data are limited, and product quality and legality vary a lot.
Pregnancy Avoid Cannabis-derived compounds are not considered safe in pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Avoid Cannabinoids can pass into breast milk, so avoid use while nursing.

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

Still wondering about combining Apremilast and Tetrahydrocannabivarin (thcv)? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

What Apremilast’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves Tetrahydrocannabivarin (thcv). These are the most notable effects listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Apremilast’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. 3 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Low mood Worth acting on
  • A higher chance of infection Worth acting on
  • An allergic reaction Worth acting on
  • Heartburn
  • Migraine
  • Mouth irritation or sores
  • Joint pain mentioned in 5.6% of FDA reports for Apremilast
  • Stomach upset mentioned in 5.7% of FDA reports for Apremilast
  • Diarrhea mentioned in 16.9% of FDA reports for Apremilast
  • Back pain

Showing the 10 most notable of 19 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 Apremilast. Read the label on DailyMed › Where a percentage is shown, it is the share of 145,481 voluntary FDA FAERS reports for Apremilast that mention that effect — a reporting proportion, not an incidence rate and not evidence the drug caused it. Tetrahydrocannabivarin (thcv)’s licensed record lists no adverse effects our clinical vocabulary could match, so there is no Tetrahydrocannabivarin (thcv) side to compare — that is a limit of the record, not a statement that Tetrahydrocannabivarin (thcv) has no side effects.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Apremilast

This page covers Tetrahydrocannabivarin (thcv) only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Apremilast page lists 138 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Grapefruit (major), St. John's Wort (major), Acacia Rigidula (moderate) and Adrafinil (moderate).

By severity: 3 major · 94 moderate · 41 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Apremilast page

“St. John's wort is the first thing I would rule out for anyone taking apremilast (Otezla) for psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, or Behçet's mouth sores.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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How much people look this up

Where Tetrahydrocannabivarin (thcv) and Apremilast 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 Tetrahydrocannabivarin (thcv)
Steady interest

#1,395 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Apremilast
Top half

#1,035 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. Tetrahydrocannabivarin (thcv) is not yet covered by that licensed database, so its write-up cites publicly available medical sources directly (see the references below).
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Tetrahydrocannabivarin (thcv) reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Tetrahydrocannabivarin (thcv) and Apremilast records this page draws on were last updated June 22, 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 Tetrahydrocannabivarin (thcv)

What is Tetrahydrocannabivarin (thcv)?

  • Appetite control and weight management
  • Blood sugar support
  • Energy and focus
  • General wellness

Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) is a minor cannabinoid found in cannabis that is being studied for appetite, metabolism, and blood sugar, but human evidence is very limited. Product quality, legal status, and dosing vary widely, so talk with your pharmacist or doctor before trying it, and avoid it during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Cannabis sativa · Cannabaceae · Flowers and leaves of the cannabis plant (THCV is an extracted or isolated cannabinoid) · Oils, tinctures, capsules, gummies, vape products, and isolated extracts

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

Tetrahydrocannabivarin (thcv): dosing

There is no established standard dose for THCV. Research is too limited to recommend a specific milligram amount, and effects may even differ between low and high doses.If you choose to try a product, follow the directions on the label and start with the lowest amount.

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

Read the full Tetrahydrocannabivarin (thcv) monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Apremilast

What Is Apremilast Used For?

Brand name: Otezla

Otezla (apremilast) is used to treat active psoriatic arthritis and plaque psoriasis in adults and in children 6 years of age and older who weigh at least 20 kg. For plaque psoriasis, it is prescribed when phototherapy or systemic treatment is appropriate. Otezla is also approved to treat oral ulcers associated with Behçet's Disease in adults.

Dosing for children depends on body weight. Otezla is approved for pediatric patients weighing at least 20 kg. Otezla is not approved for children with Behçet's Disease.

Most-Reported Side Effects for Apremilast

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (145,481 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Diarrhea 24,624 reports
Nausea 22,177 reports
Psoriasis 20,585 reports
Headache 17,913 reports
Abdominal discomfort 8,234 reports
See full Apremilast drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Tetrahydrocannabivarin (thcv)

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

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0Minor
2,829No known interaction
No interaction 2,829 drugs checked — show the list
Evidence & sources

Tetrahydrocannabivarin (thcv) References

The 2 sources that drive our Tetrahydrocannabivarin (thcv) monograph — publicly available pages from reputable medical and government organizations. Every link was verified to work before publishing. Tetrahydrocannabivarin (thcv) is not covered by the licensed Natural Medicines interaction database, so its page cites these public sources directly.

  1. Cannabis (Marijuana) and Cannabinoids: What You Need To Know — NIH NCCIH Source
  2. Marijuana — MedlinePlus Source

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 Tetrahydrocannabivarin (thcv) and Apremilast Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Tetrahydrocannabivarin (thcv) with Apremilast?
We do not list a known interaction between Tetrahydrocannabivarin (thcv) and Apremilast. 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.
Does Apremilast interact with any supplements?
Yes. Apremilast has documented interactions with 138 supplements in our database — Tetrahydrocannabivarin (thcv) is not one of them. The Apremilast 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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