Re: What's wrong with DXM?

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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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.shtml
6 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

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