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DXM

dxm

Basic Information

Summary

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.

Dissociative

Dissociatives are mostly NMDA receptor antagonists, these substances are hallucinogenic but different than psychedelics. As per the name, these substances create a distance between the user and reality.

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Habit-forming

These drugs pose a higher risk of causing habit forming behaviour, take particular care with the amount and frequency they are taken.

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Common

Common drugs are those which are well known and widely used among the drug community. This doesn't necessarily mean they are safe, but it usually comes with a longer relative history of use in humans with which to establish a safety profile.

Dose

Oral
First-Plateau1.5-2.5mg/kg
Second-Plateau2.5-7.5mg/kg
Third-Plateau7.5-15mg/kg
Fourth15-20mg/kg

NOTE: See http://dxm.tripsit.me for mg/lb doses, among other things. Deaths have been reported at 25mg/kg

Duration

All ROAs
Onset20-60 minutes
Duration6-8 hours
After-effects1-12 hours

Aliases

dextromethorphan
robo
syrup
robotussin
dex
robitussin

Calculator

http://dxm.tripsit.me

Chart

http://taimapedia.org/images/4/46/DXMDosingChart.png

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Interactions

No interaction information for DXM

References & Notes

General