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Posted by Joel Maxuel on December 6, 2002, at 19:17:17
I'm kinda interested, and although this isn't the right board to do it in, there is enough smart people here to deal with this question. I heard something about brain damage a while back about dextromorphan, and I'd like to know if it is really true (and if it's worse than pot). YTour thoughgts are valuable.
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Posted by Larry Hoover on December 6, 2002, at 22:49:08
In reply to What's wrong with DXM?, posted by Joel Maxuel on December 6, 2002, at 19:17:17
> I'm kinda interested, and although this isn't the right board to do it in, there is enough smart people here to deal with this question. I heard something about brain damage a while back about dextromorphan, and I'd like to know if it is really true (and if it's worse than pot). YTour thoughgts are valuable.
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> ShamelessPlug(http://www.maxuel.ca);If you're talking about Robo-ing, yes it's worse than pot. Just check out the headings from the FAQ. Better yet, read the FAQ.
Headings from the DXM FAQ at:
http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/dxm/faq/dxm_faq.shtml6 DXM Side Effects and Other Things to Avoid
6.1 What are Some Minor Risks of Occasional Use?
Nausea and Other Gastric Disturbances
Dizziness
Mild Allergic Reactions and Histamine Release
Sexual Dysfunction
Diaphoresis (sweating)
Impaired Judgement and Mental Performance
Hangovers
Tachycardia (Increased Heart Rate)
Pupil Dilation or Constriction
Hot and Cold Flashes
Facial Edema
Mild Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Mild Hyperthermia (Increased Temperature)
Overexertion
Urticaria (skin rash/wheal)
Increased Bile Secretion
Inappropriate Behaviour
Miscellaneous
6.2 What are Some Major Risks of Occasional Use?
Panic Attacks
Psychotic Breaks
Impaired Judgement in Critical Situations
Depression
Serious Hyperthermia (High Temperature)
Serious Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Rhabdomyolysis
Respiratory Depression
Serotonin Syndrome
Major Allergic Reactions and Histamine Release
Miscellaneous
6.3 What Are the Risks of Regular Use and Binges?
NMDA Antagonist Neurotoxicity (Olney's Lesions)
Cerebral Hemorrhage and Stroke
Other Neurotoxicity Mechanisms
Mania
Depression
Violent Ideations, Antisocial Behaviour, and Paranoia
Memory Impairment
Language Impairment
Weight Loss
Loss of Muscle Control
Habituation and Psychological Addiction
Tolerance and Physical Addiction
Psychosis
Liver, Kidney, and Pancreas Damage
Bromide Poisoning
Posted by Joshua on December 7, 2002, at 12:08:38
In reply to Larry Hoover, (nm) » Larry Hoover, posted by Joshua on December 7, 2002, at 11:51:50
Let's try this again.
I've used Robitussin DM for over 20 years when a cold or the flu hits. I find it very effective for the upper respriratory problems and cough with little side effects. I don't abuse it, and know many others who also use this syrup with no problems.
These illnesses usually last about a week and I find that I use about 1-2 bottles of the syrup depending on the severity of the event.
FYI, I have PAD and have had it since a toddler.
I'd be interested in your thoughts on the use of this syrup in the manner I descibed above.
What is Robo-ing?
Thanks
Posted by Joel Maxuel on December 7, 2002, at 15:24:41
In reply to Re: What's wrong with DXM?, posted by Larry Hoover on December 6, 2002, at 22:49:08
> NMDA Antagonist Neurotoxicity (Olney's Lesions)
So it does say brain damage, but apparently only when you "use DXM so often that it becomes damaging. Besides, like any other psychedelic it loses its magick when used too often. "
it used to take me half a bottle of robo to get high, now it takes 3/4 of a bottle. I only take it occasionally, (no more than 10 times over half a year, I smoke pot more often) and I don't redose, although once I did drink a whole bottle. However, words don't usually come to me as good as they used to (or they never did in the first place, i'm not sure), I forgot abotu the name of erowids site. Maybe its tiem to quit for a while.
There was this time when I was like 4 years old, and I self served myself to 2 tablespoons of Benylin DM, which at that age would be the equicalant to half a bottle now. But anyways, I was stoned out of my mind for two days, at least thats what my parents tell me. Maybe thats when I got my depression and pchizophrenia.
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