DXM & Prozac - First Time. Am I okay?

[purpleglaze]

So without thinking about interactions of medications and all that jazz, I decided to drink 120 mg of Tussin DXM from Riteaid. I understand this is not a lot, keep in mind I am a female who weighs 95 pounds and this is my first time ever experimenting with DXM. I am prescribed 20 mg of Prozac and take it every night before bed. I have taken Prozac for the past few months. Last night (or I should really say this morning...) I took my pill at around 4 AM when I finally got to bed.

I took the 120 mg of DXM at around 9:00 PM tonight and wasn't really feeling anything for like a good hour. About an hour into it I started feeling mildly relaxed, didn't notice anything too drastic. A few hours into it (and now) I'm noticing that I'm beginning to feel a bit weird. My head feels extremely heavy and I almost feel out of touch with reality. Which is odd because just an hour ago I felt like I was just very tired and needed to sleep. Now I feel like I couldn't sleep even if I tried. I feel funny when I walk and I'm have a severe case of dry mouth...

Am I okay?

Any responses would be much appreciated. Thanks so much.

 

[purpleglaze]

* My pupils are also pretty dilated I forget to mention that. Also, I made sure that the Tussin I bought had only DXM in it - 15 mg per 5 ml.

Just feeling pretty weird. I'm sure I'm fine but I'd just like to get some reassurance. Thanks guys..

 

[grrr8Dane]

IMHO, robotripping is NEVER a good idea. There are serious risks associated with using DXM in combination with Fluoxetine (Prozac), most notably, serotonin syndrome. Serotonin syndrome can be fatal.

I don't say this to make you panic, but if I were in your shoes, I'd contact a doctor.


edit: Symptoms of serotonin syndrome include confusion, rapid heart beat, chills/shivers, dilated pupils, muscle stiffness, nausea, vomiting, etc. 120mg of DXM alone isn't likely to incite any of these symptoms on its own (though a higher dose of DXM could), so if you experience any of these symptoms, you should really consider seeking medical assistance.

Source: [DXM + Fluoxetine Interactions]

 

[purpleglaze]

Even at 120 mg?? - which is the adult maximum dose per day albeit, not to be taken all at once of course... I am indeed feeling pretty dizzy and light headed but it's nothing out of control like some of the stories I have read..

 

[grrr8Dane]

120mgs of DXM isn't likely to send you on a robotrip, so if you begin to experience the symptoms described in my first post, be aware that they *could* be signs of serotonin syndrome. Serotonin syndrome can kill you.

 

[purpleglaze]

Thanks for the reassurance... I really appreciate your response, I think I was just freaking myself out a bit. I'm just going to stay up with my boyfriend for a while until my head feels straight again, but I'll stay posted.

 

[runner17]

well becuz she weighs 95 pounds. and it's her first time that would put her at 1st plateau and into a low 2nd plateau tirp..
and also it would be stronger depending on how you metabolizes it..

and the effects u said u was having is the same you get from tripping on dxm.. and your eyes will get very big on dxm.. really hugh sumtimes..