# CBD vs THC Comparison Chart

> **Author:** Benjamin Caplan, MD (ABFM Board Certified, MA Lic. #240562, NPI: 1962722637)
> **Publisher:** CED Clinic (https://cedclinic.com)
> **Canonical URL:** https://cedclinic.com/advantages-of-cbd-vs-advantages-of-thc-a-comprehensive-guide/
> **Published:** 2026-09-04T23:01:12-04:00 | **Last Modified / Clinically Audited:** 2026-09-24T09:37:52-04:00
> **Clinical Summary:** CBD and THC compared on their strengths: anti-inflammatory action, epilepsy, anxiety and depression, sleep, pain, appetite, and more.

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How often four common side effects are reported: CBD, THC and three familiar medicines
Side effectCBDTHCIbuprofenAcetaminophen (Tylenol)Corticosteroids

DrowsinessModerateHighLowLowLow
Faster heart rateLowHighLowLowLow
Dry mouthModerateModerateLowLowLow
NauseaLowModerateModerateLowLow
About this diagramA comparison of how often four common side effects are reported with CBD, with THC, and with three familiar medicines: ibuprofen, acetaminophen (Tylenol) and corticosteroids. The ratings are relative (low, moderate, high), not percentages, and they shift with dose, product and the person taking it. The evidence behind each rating is weighed in the post linked below.The evidence behind it[Read the evidence: which claimed advantages of CBD and THC randomized trials actually support](https://cedclinic.com/cbd-vs-thc-benefits-what-trials-show/)That article carries the cited studies, the limits of the evidence, and the clinical interpretation.

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### Verification & Medical Governance

- **Lead Clinical Author:** Benjamin Caplan, MD
- **Credentials:** Board Certified in Family Medicine (ABFM), Former CMO Canna Care Docs (250,000+ patients supervised), Founder & CMO CED Clinic & CED Foundation, Author of *The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook* (Penguin Random House).
- **Clinical Scale:** 350,000+ lifetime evaluations overseen; 81,008-patient Real-World Evidence Registry (`~/.ced_rwe_vault.db`); 125,000+ peer-reviewed study literature observatory (`http://localhost:8768/api/explorer/terminal`).
- **License Verification:** Commonwealth of Massachusetts License #240562 (https://checkahealthlicense.mass.gov/).
- **NPI Registry:** 1962722637 (https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1962722637).
- **Ethics & Data Privacy:** Clinical registry observations adhere strictly to HIPAA Safe Harbor de-identification (45 CFR § 164.514(b)) and criteria for secondary research exemption under 45 CFR § 46.104(d)(4).