Posted by fachad on February 18, 2003, at 15:17:09
In reply to What is DXM ???, posted by linkadge on February 18, 2003, at 6:44:12
DXM is dextromethorphan, the active ingredient in Robotussin. At label dosages, it suppresses cough as well as codeine.
At higher dosages it becomes a recreational drug, classified somewhere between the psychedelics (e.g. LSD, mushrooms) and the dissocialize anesthetics (e.g. ketamine, PCP).
It amazes me that it is still available OTC in light of how widespread and well known it's recreational use has become.
Not that I think it's a good idea, but if anyone is inclined to try it, it is critical that they use the DXM-only preparations. Some cough syrups have other meds in them including acetaminophen (Tylenol) and pseudoephedrine (Sudafed). Both of these ingredients are extremely toxic in overdose (DXM is not). Nor should DXM be combined with other street drugs, or SSRIs. Most DXM related overdoses are not from the DXM itself, but from the other ingredients.
Here are a few reference links for those who want more info:
The Dextroverse
http://www.dextroverse.org/faq.htmlThe Dextromethorphan FAQ
http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/dxm/faq/dxm_faq.shtml
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