As hemp products skyrocket in popularity, studies and anecdotal reports have emerged surrounding CBD’s purported value for sleep support. Which may lead you to wonder: does CBD oil make you tired? 

In this article, we cover everything you need to know about CBD, drowsiness, and sleep. As we demonstrate below, many customers use CBD oil for sleep, as well as for daytime purposes such as focus, stress management, pain, and mood. Though drowsiness can be a side effect of CBD, it can typically be eliminated by adjusting your dose, changing your dosing schedule, or trying a different type of CBD.

Read on to learn more about CBD relationship to feelings of energy and sleepiness, and how to harness Proleve CBD oil for your unique wellness needs.

Does CBD Oil Make You Tired? 

Generally speaking, it does not. Many Proleve customers use CBD oil during the day for focus, mood, anxiety, pain relief, and various other purposes. However, drowsiness is a minor side effect that some experience when taking CBD oil. To combat drowsiness caused by CBD, we recommend taking the following steps: 

Adjust Your Dose: CBD tends to be more energizing in smaller doses, and more sedating in larger quantities. If you’re experiencing unwanted tiredness from your CBD oil, we recommend adjusting to a smaller dose for daytime purposes. 

Change Your Dosing Schedule: If you’re still experiencing drowsiness with lower doses of CBD, try taking your usual dose in the afternoons, evenings, or right before bedtime. When taken before bed, CBD products like tinctures and gummies can support healthy sleep, while providing long-lasting effects that can persist into the next day--without the initial drowsiness. 

Try a Different Cannabinoid: If you’re looking for products specifically designed for daytime use, our CBG+B12 Gummies are the best edibles for focus and energy. CBG tends to have more pronounced energizing effects, making it perfect for boosting stamina, attention, and productivity. 

Try a Different Type of CBD. If you’re experiencing drowsiness from full-spectrum CBD, you may want to try CBD isolate, or to check out our broad spectrum THC-free products. Unlike full spectrum CBD, these formulations don’t contain any trace amounts of THC--which, for some, can contribute to drowsy side-effects.

The Relationship Between CBD and Sleep

Though CBD is suggested to support healthier sleep, it doesn’t necessarily do so by making you drowsy. This differentiates CBD oil from OTC sleep aids, which are used on an “as-needed basis” to induce sleep simply by making you feel tired. According to researchers, CBD promotes healthier sleep in the following ways: 

Soothing Stress. Anxiety and stress can make it harder to fall asleep, and to stay asleep through the night. Research suggests that CBD may reduce anxiety, which makes it a helpful aid for those experiencing stress-related sleeping problems. 

Pain Reduction and Relaxation. Researchers suggest that CBD can relax the muscles, while soothing pain and inflammation. This makes it easier for customers to get comfortable and drowse off at night, while eliminating sleep interruptions caused by painful sensations. 

Balanced Sleeping Cycles. CBD produces its effects by interacting with the endocannabinoid system (ECS), which is a network of receptors and neurotransmitters that spreads throughout the body and brain. Hemp products like CBD oil help the ECS reach its primary goal of homeostasis, which refers to a state of internal balance in which all physiological processes are functioning properly. By extension, CBD may help the body achieve sleep homeostasis by regulating circadian rhythms, or sleep-wake cycles. In the process, CBD may help set your internal “body clock,” which tells the brain when to feel tired at night, and when to feel awake and alert the next morning. 

How to Use CBD for Sleep

If you’re using CBD to support sleep, try taking your dose about an hour before bedtime. If needed, you can always increase your CBD dose for more sedating effects associated. For additional sleep assistance, check out our PM Gummies, which combine CBD with 2.5mg melatonin to help customers fall asleep and stay asleep through the night.

The Bottom Line: CBD, Energy & Sleep

Depending on the product, dose, and individual factors, CBD can be used either day or night, and can be energizing or relaxing. Proleve offers a wide variety of hemp products for both daytime and evening use. Our CBG Collection is ideal for customers using hemp to maximize energy and focus, while our PM Gummies and THC products can help reinforce healthy sleep each night.