Epilepsy New Zealand is concerned Kronic could have serious health consequences for people as they may interact with anti-epileptic prescription medications.

The organisation's national field manager, Verity Colgrave, says everyone reacts differently to medications.

'We encourage people to use what is prescribed by their doctor,” says Verity.

'Our field officers have had an increased number of enquiries from people with epilepsy regarding the use of synthetic cannabis products in the past few months.” 'We have even heard of some people combining synthetic cannabis products with alcohol, plus their prescribed medications, which can be very dangerous.”

The organisation is supporting the Ministry of Health's decision to recall Kronic Pineapple Express and Juicy Puff Super Strength.

'These two products have been found to contain phenazepam, a prescription medicine only available overseas used as a short term anti-anxiety and anti-convulsion treatment.

'Phenazepam is part of a class of medicines called benzodiazepines; and could be potentially harmful to those with mental health conditions, people on other medications, and to pregnant women and children.”