Yes. Although rare, in large enough quantities, DXM can suppress the central nervous system, which could result in death.
A DXM overdose is any dose over the recommended amount. At extremely high doses, DXM can even be toxic and suppresses the central nervous system.
The effects of DXM abuse vary with the amount taken. Known effects can include confusion, dizziness, double or blurred vision, slurred speech…
DXM abuse has been associated with impaired brain function, but it’s not clear that it causes lasting brain damage.
Robotripping is slang for abusing over-the-counter cough medicine that contains DXM in an attempt to get high.
Skittling is slang for abusing over-the-counter cough medicine containing DXM to try to get high.
DXM powder, or dextromethorphan powder, is the active pharmaceutical ingredient in many over-the-counter cough medicines. DXM can be abused by ingesting…
Dissociative drugs, including DXM, distort how you perceive sights and sounds. In addition to hallucinations…
A “trip” is a slang term referring to the effects some DXM users say they feel when they take high doses (more than you are supposed to take) of cough medicine with DXM. Any DXM trip has…
DXM (short for dextromethorphan) is an active ingredient in…
It varies for everyone. When people abuse DXM, they take a lot of it — many times the recommended dosage.
Some people who abuse DXM have reported experiencing different combinations of effects when they consume different amounts of DXM…
Cough suppressants, including those with DXM, prevent you from coughing by blocking the cough reflex.
Dex, Robo, Skittles, Triple C, and Tussin.
DXM abuse is taking extremely large doses of over-the-counter (or non-prescription) cough medicine to try to get high.
Although potentially dangerous to your heath and social reputation, DXM abuse is technically not illegal…
Draw your own conclusions about DXM.
All information comes directly from medical research, reliable news sources, and people who have abused DXM.
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