DXM Dosage what did I do wrong?

[TrippyPhreak]

So I took about 450mg of DXM last night 2.5oz of Delsym I dont have many experiences with these types of drugs just generally stick with painkillers and benzos here and there, I drank it like a shot and felt the disconnect pretty quickly felt warm and fuzzy at about an hour in felt euphoric pretty but had bad stomach pains didnt throw up though went to sleep maybe an hour after that really hard time sleeping and then a pretty shit "hangover" Im interested in taking a much larger quantity though I have little to no experience with psychedelics other then a lot of "spice" in my highschool days im a taller guy bout 220lbs how much should I take to get to a 3rd/4th plateau also was wondering if I Poured it up with sprite it would be easier on my stomach and or affect the trip thanks in advance guys :D

 

[tachikonna]

hi there. first of all, make sure every time you take dxm that the only active ingredients are dextromethorphan and optional is guaifenisin. preferable only dxm bc the g makes your stomach hurt. I have successfully reached a 1000mg dose with some bottles having g in it and I still didn't throw up, so it's just how well you can hold things down. I weigh 150 lbs and have done dxm many many times but always spaced out so I have zero tolerance again. a nice jump from where yoube been would be somewhere around 700. after that you would be prepared for 1000. yes you can mix it with soda also I have found many methods of reducing nausea and the bad taste/feel. one of my favorites is get a cup full of ice cubes and keep one or two in your mouth and keep it in till mouth is numb, then immediately chug. you will be amazed at how effective this is. afterwards if you chase with sprite or orange juice you will be very pleased. I have literally downed whole bottles at once with this method. you could eat a few crackers before hand but that's risky because it could backfire. I have noticed a better way to help your stomach is to eat something AFTER you drink the dxm. also don't sit there and sip the dxm. it will only be harder. down it and get it over with so you have a better high and can sit back, relax. you will be amazed at what dxm could show you. let me know if you have any questions ( :

 

[PriestTheyCalledHim]

That sounds like a low dose of DXM. Make sure that you only use cough syrup that only has DXM in it. I never used DXM, but more than a decade ago my friends that did would buy our DXM powder, put a measured dose in gelcaps, and take it that way at home when they had no place to go. Stay safe.

 

[cannablissss]

One reason you didn't have that great of an experience may be because Delsym contains DXM Polistirex rather than DXM Hydrobromide.

Delsym is "long lasting for up to 12 hours" due to the extended-release version of the Dextromethorphan. The Hydrobromide version is what you'll find in almost every other type of cough medicine with DXM in it. Think of DXM HBr as instant release. 450mg of DXM Polistirex in your body is released over time, so you probably only felt minimal first plateau effects.

May I suggest regular Robitussin (or any generic pharmacy brand such as Wal-Tussin) cough gels? They come in 20 a bottle, each containing 15mg of DXM HBr only. This adds up to 300mg a bottle. I'm not a fan of syrup, much more nausea/digestive issues stem from the syrup too with the sugar and inactive ingredients and what not, so I always go for the cough gels. They're easy to swallow and provide for a really pleasant experience especially if you don't like the thick taste of syrup.

If you haven't indulged with DXM before, remember you can always take more but you can never take less. Start off with half a bottle, or 200mg as a basic dose. If you like the effects, you can always take more. Take them with a light meal, and make sure to stay hydrated. Good luck!

 

[snazzy_sn]

^ yeah
try 7-900 mg of generic robotussin add a little weed and you should be set.
gl.

cough gels are always good.

 

[cannablissss]

^The OP shouldn't go straight into a 3rd/4th plateau trip without getting comfortable first. My last trip, I had 900mg myself and lost completely motor control of my legs and had so much amnesia. I kept asking my friends and mom where I was, when I was at home. I wrote a trip report about it.

That high of a dose inititally could send the OP into temporary psychosis, with them not having much experience with psychedelics. Throwing up is more common with higher doses as well.