CBD and Ibuprofen
Supplement–drug interaction evidence from the TruthStack database.
| Severity | MODERATE |
|---|---|
| Evidence Tier | Moderate |
| Interaction Type | METABOLIC |
| Mechanism | METABOLISM |
| Last Reviewed | 2026-02-24 |
Summary
CBD inhibits CYP2C9, primary ibuprofen metabolic pathway. May increase ibuprofen levels and GI bleeding risk.
CYP Enzyme Pathway Overlap
CBD and Ibuprofen share activity on the following CYP enzymes:
| Enzyme | CBD | Ibuprofen |
|---|---|---|
| CYP2C9 | INHIBITOR (MODERATE) | SUBSTRATE (STRONG) |
API Reference
GET https://api.truthstack.co/v1/check?c1=CBD&c2=Ibuprofen
Open, unauthenticated. Returns JSON. Developer documentation
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