What are the effects of DXM abuse?
The effects of DXM abuse vary with the amount taken. Common effects can include confusion, dizziness, double or blurred vision, slurred speech, impaired pysical coordination, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, rapid heart beat, drowsiness, numbness of fingers and toes, and disorientation. DXM abusers describe different “plateaus” ranging from mild distortions of color and sound to visual hallucinations and “out-of-body,” dissociative, sensations, and loss of motor control. DXM is also sometimes abused with other drugs or alcohol, which can increase the dangerous physiological effects. Scientific information provided by the National Institute on Drug Abuse Q: What are some common brand names of products that contain DXM? There are over 100 different products that contain DXM (not including generic brands). Most cough remedies contain DXM since the ingredient dextromethorphan safely and effectively suppresses coughs brought on by the common cold or flu. DXM works by raising the coughin
