DXM abuse has been associated with impaired brain function, but it’s not clear that it causes lasting brain damage.
Yes. Although rare, in large enough quantities, DXM can suppress the central nervous system, which could result in death.
The effects of DXM abuse vary with the amount taken. Known effects can include confusion, dizziness, double or blurred vision, slurred speech…
At extremely high doses, DXM can lead to a coma or even be lethal by suppressing the central nervous system. If that happens, the brain can stop…
Third plateau is a term abusers use to describe a kind of feeling that can occur when they take DXM in doses which far exceed recommended doses. Sometimes these users…
A trip sitter is someone who stays sober as a precaution while others abuse DXM…
Triple C is slang for over-the-counter cough medicine containing DXM that people abuse to try to get high.
Dissociative drugs, including DXM, distort how you perceive sights and sounds. In addition to hallucinations…
A cough syrup high may occur from taking extremely high doses of over-the-counter cough syrup containing DXM or prescription cough syrup containing codeine…
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…
It varies for everyone. When people abuse DXM, they take a lot of it — many times the recommended dosage.
DXM plateau is a term used by people who say they abuse DXM. Sometimes these users describe the levels of high and…
Yes, there are drug tests for DXM that can measure the levels of DXM in either your hair or…
DXM abuse is taking extremely large doses of over-the-counter (or non-prescription) cough medicine to try to get high.
Dex, Robo, Skittles, Triple C, and Tussin.
Cough suppressants, including those with DXM, prevent you from coughing by blocking the cough reflex.
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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