how often can I take this

[fzswds]

Over the last 2 weeks I've taken 150 to 165mg of the cough gels (straight DXM) 3 or 4 times. And so far that's been the right dose. I just want a nice buz and feel good, not to be off my ass. I've only taken it either at work or on my way there.

Is there a problem taking it more regularly like a few times a week? It's a small dose, but still is it harmful to take regularly.

If it was up to me I'd stick with my hydrocodone. But my prescription is finished.

[schizo]

Generally some of the guides say to keep low recreational doses to about 2 to 3 times a month just to be on the safe side as the report is still not in on the dangers of dxm and its link to NMDA Antagonist Neurotoxicity (NAN) also known as Olney's brain lesions. You can read the faq which states what I said at http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/dxm/faq/dxm_faq.shtml. Mainly the doses that cause the issues with NAN in mice are way beyond doses that a human would take recreationally but that it is unknown whether similar damage may be cause in humans at lower doses. You'll probably be fine at that level man, but I guess its always better to play it safe. =p

[gnat]

I used to take it daily... I kid you not... for quite some time too. I do not recomend it one bit though as it acts as somewhat of an appetite supressant and I was loosing weight like crazy. I wouldn't take it more than 2 times a week honestly.

[Mild_Man]

I was thinking of trying DXM but it just seems that there are things that aren't clarified about it yet. I don't really want to risk brain damage just to try it but I'm not really sure how risky it is.

[shaunclo]

Mild Man, If you are not sure about trying Robitussim, an OTC product, than maybe you should rethink about trying pods. If you dont know enuff about it than try googling (dextromethorphan) and research it yourself. Its fun, just dont do it every day.

[insaneike]

I personaly wouldn't do DXM more than once a month, tops! Honestly, how int he world do you take the shit every week or so!?!? DXM is such a shit drug...

later

[shaunclo]

Insane, This just goes to show that everyone experiences different effects on the same thing. I had a buddy that would experience euphoria while on DXM. Myself, I like it once in a while. I never have experienced uephoria while on DXM, but it definitley is pleasurable.

[Mild_Man]

Mild Man, If you are not sure about trying Robitussim, an OTC product, than maybe you should rethink about trying pods. If you dont know enuff about it than try googling (dextromethorphan) and research it yourself. Its fun, just dont do it every day.

Yeah, I've done some thinking lately and have come to the conclusion that I really don't need nor want this stuff right now. Plus I've heard things with DXM and other related drugs about brain damage so don't really want to risk that at all. I might in the future try pods or something else but not right now.

[fiiendin]

I read somewhere that if taken more often than once every 2 weeks, DXM could damage the brain. On top of that you should take a break every once in a while for your body to fully recover from it.

[satori]

I read somewhere that if taken more often than once every 2 weeks, DXM could damage the brain. On top of that you should take a break every once in a while for your body to fully recover from it.

If you take anything too often it can change the chemical make up of your brain, this is not special to DXM alone. Its why people have Withdrawl. Your brain gets used to having the chemical then it stops. Many medicines can actualy change the way your brain functions, perceives pain or blocks stimuli.

[dexperation]

If I were you I'd stay away from that shit. I'm not too crazy about DXM after my experiences with it. It's been almost 2 years since I stopped, and I still want it. I stay my way away from it though.

[defenestrate]

reports of longterm cognitive issues from DXM use tend to involve high daily doses. i personally was pretty heavy once or twice a week for years, and while it did mess with my perception a little bit, it all became normal after a similar time sober.

a lot of people abhor dxm. i loved it, though i'd gotten so spoiled by powder that now i just don't find most of the OTC preparations very appealing.

i wouldn't be afraid to consume that kind of quantity daily as long as i managed to eat a little one in awhile. that said, i STRONGLY advise against doing it that regularly without doing tons of reading first. the dxm faq is a good start.

[opos]

I can't take the stuff once a month... I get sick ,dying sick. I get awful hypertension and throw up for hours. I can't even get up I am so dizzy. In a few hours, I get pleasant opiate effects for another few hours.... My friend is literaly nuts. He takes over a box (16 30MG tabs per box I believe). Almost every day he can take it and I am astounded he can move. It litteraly stops me dead in my tracks, he can function almost normal other then not being able to finish his sentences and some loss of coordination.

[psilocybin]

I used DXM daily for about a year.