Generic name:cannabidiol [ KAN-a-bi-DYE-ol ]
Drug class:Miscellaneous anticonvulsants
What is Epidiolex?
Epidiolex is a prescription medicine used to treat seizures in people with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, Dravet syndrome, or tuberous sclerosis complex.
Epidiolex is for use in adults and children who are at least 1 year old.
In April 2020, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced the removal of cannabidiol from Schedule V of the Controlled Substances Act. Epidiolex is no longer considered a controlled substance.
Warnings
You should not use Epidiolex if you are allergic to cannabidiol or sesame seed oil.
Cannabidiol can harm your liver. Your liver function may need to be checked before and during treatment.
Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms such as:nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, right-sided upper stomach pain, tiredness, itching, dark urine, or yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how Epidiolex will affect you.
Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking Epidiolex. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.
Before taking this medicine
Epidiolex is not approved for use by anyone younger than 1 year old.
To make sure Epidiolex is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
drug or alcohol addiction;
