DXM and cognitive function

[falsifiedhypothesi]

Every now and then I decide to take a relatively low dose of dxm, 150-200mg. I get a nice energetic and social high at these doses. overall I've only done this 4 times, but I am concerned about damage I may do to myself.

I am always concerned about the effect drugs will have on my cognitive abilities as I treasure my brain much more than the rest of my body. I have heard that dxm may lower intellectual function and possibly social functioning when abused. I'm wondering if these doses will do any damage or if I'm just being paranoid?

 

[reecep555]

If its "every now and then" at those does I'd expect you would be fine, everyone is different though. I've done about 375 mg around 4 times now (once a month) and I feel fine, just felt funky the next day or 2. Just don't go crazy redose a tone and/or do it too many times in a week.

 

[AlphaMethylPhenyl]

That dose is pushing it. I'd guess that over 60mg used regularly causes problems. Yes I've read a lot of stories of people who abuse dxm and find themselves either with a psychotic disorder or with cognitive deficits or both.

 

[falsifiedhypothesi]

well I don't use it every day, it's about once every few months, maybe less. I too feel strange the next day and that alone will stop me from ever dosing a day or two after. Overall the high isn't great enough to warrant using it more than once a month, it's just something I dabble in occasionally. most the time I forget it even exists even when I have some in my possession.

 

[AlphaMethylPhenyl]

Once a month should be relatively safe at that dosage but combining with other noradrenergic/serotonergic agents could cause some problems.