Description
Commonly found in certain over the counter cough medicines. Has dissociative effects similar to ketamine or MXE, though also shares properties with opioids and alcohol. Make sure DXM is the only active ingredient in the preparation.
Dosage
Oral
| Threshold | Light | Common | Strong |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75-100 mg | 100-200 mg | 200-400 mg | 400-700 mg |
Duration
Oral
Safer Use
- NOTE: See http://dxm.tripsit.me for mg/lb doses, among other things. Deaths have been reported at 25mg/kg
Detection Times
| Method | Detection Window |
|---|---|
| Urine | 2–4 days |
Note: Can cause false positives for PCP on some immunoassays. Available over the counter as a cough suppressant.
Interactions
26 known interactions with other substances.
The DOx class as psychedelic stimulants have the potential to mask the effects of DXM and could lead to redosing to an unsafe level. DXM can also potentiate DOx resulting in an unpleasantly intense experience.
Little information exists about this combination.
Both substances raise heart rate, in extreme cases, panic attacks caused by these drugs have led to more serious heart issues.
Both substances raise heart rate, in extreme cases, panic attacks caused by these drugs have led to more serious heart issues
Both substances potentiate the ataxia and sedation caused by the other and can lead to unexpected loss of consciousness at high doses. Place affected patients in the recovery position to prevent vomit aspiration from excess. Additionally CNS depression can lead to difficulty breathing. Avoid on anything higher than 1st plateau.
Both substances cause ataxia and bring a risk of vomiting and unconsciousness. If the patient falls unconscious while under the influence there is a severe risk of vomit aspiration if they are not placed in the recovery position. This combination is hard to predict
CNS depression, difficult breathing, heart issues, hepatoxic, just very unsafe combination all around. Additionally if one takes dxm, their tolerance of opiates goes down slightly, thus causing additional synergistic effects.
High risk of serotonin syndrome
High risk of serotonin syndrome.
Small doses of benzos can end a bad trip, but both substances potentiate the ataxia and sedation caused by the other and this can lead to unexpected loss of consciousness at high doses. While unconscious, vomit aspiration is a risk if not placed in the recovery position.
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