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Dextromethorphan Short-Term Effects: Substances, Such As

Dextromethorphan, when taken in large amounts, can cause short-term effects like euphoria, sedation, detachment, and hallucinations. It is increasingly abused, especially by younger users, and concerns have been raised about its availability online. When snorted or injected, it can act immediately and strongly, similar to PCP or ketamine. Short-term side effects include dizziness, nausea, increased heart rate, and fatigue. Long-term use may lead to agitation, mood changes, cognitive issues, and liver damage, though long-term effects are still unknown.

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Dextromethorphan Short-Term Effects: Substances, Such As

Dextromethorphan, when taken in large amounts, can cause short-term effects like euphoria, sedation, detachment, and hallucinations. It is increasingly abused, especially by younger users, and concerns have been raised about its availability online. When snorted or injected, it can act immediately and strongly, similar to PCP or ketamine. Short-term side effects include dizziness, nausea, increased heart rate, and fatigue. Long-term use may lead to agitation, mood changes, cognitive issues, and liver damage, though long-term effects are still unknown.

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Dextromethorphan Short-term Effects

"Robo-tripping," or taking dextromethorphan in large amounts to get high, can produce


short-term effect such as:

 Euphoria/drunk feeling.
 Sedation.
 Detachment/dissociation.
 Hallucinations.
DXM is increasingly recognized as a problem, especially among younger users. In fact,
the Food and Drug Administration has expressed concern over the instance of abuse of
this drug and the fact that pure powder forms are available for purchase on the Internet.

When DXM is snorted or injected, it can act on the body in an immediate and strong
manner and can produce effects such as those seen with "dissociative anesthetic"
substances, such as PCP ("Angel Dust") and Ketamine ("Special K").

Side Effects
There are a number of different dextromethorphan side effects depending on any other
chemicals the DXM might be mixed with. You may notice the following effects
associated with DXM use:

 Dizziness.
 Feeling faint.
 Nausea.
 Stomach pain.
 Restlessness.
 Increased heart rate.
 Fatigue.

Long-term Effects of Dextromethorphan


The long-term effects of Dextromethorphan are not known; however, it is believed that
sustained, habitual use can result in:
 Agitation.
 Delusions.
 Mood changes such as depression and mania.
 Problems with attention and memory consolidation.
 Liver damage.

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