Ritalin while on DXM

[BanE]

hi guys,im wondering if while im on a dxm (650mg powder) trip and i snort some ritalin (20-100mg),what will the effects be? and is it not good to this?

 

[ph3n]I[dat3]

i've been a avid user of ritalin for years, it's the only drug on earth that helps me in all sorts of ways...
ritalin causes your body to heat and i used to get horrible sweats from heavy use. (though this dosen't seem to happen anymore, but i don't take amounts i used to)
from my understanding dxm causes you not to sweat, and can also make your heart race!
this CANNOT be a good combination!!!
ph3n]I[dat3

Originally posted by BanE:
hi guys,im wondering if while im on a dxm (650mg powder) trip and i snort some ritalin (20-100mg),what will the effects be? and is it not good to this?

 

[Retribution_Of_Sin]

I think DXM can cause your heart to race, which combined with a large dose of Ritalin may or may not lead to overstimulation of the heart. However, I also heard that DXM inhibited your ability to sweat. Buuuuuuuuttt when I looked it up several months ago I came across this:

http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/dxm/faq/dxm_side_effects.shtml#toc.6.1.5
6.1.5 Diaphoresis (sweating)
Category: Frequent
Many DXM users note sweating both while on DXM and for several hours after coming down. Some have noted a peculiar odor to the sweat, which may be metabolites of DXM or may simply be a consequence of enhanced sense of smell. In any case, just drink lots of water and you should be fine.
My uneducated guess would be that combining reasonable doses wouldn't really have any negative effects. Maybe a lot of sweating (drink wah wah), or racing heart. I don't know about your tolerance, but IMHO it might not be such a good idea to start off combining the two at such high doses, experiment a little first, so you don't end up dead. No one can tell you how your body is going to react, you have to find out on your own.... safely.
Also,

Category: Frequent (especially upper plateaus)
This one's a no-brainer. DXM inhibits normal mental functioning. That's why people take it. Whether this is fun to you is, of course, entirely up to you. Some people simply find DXM makes them feel too stupid. There is also some evidence for impairment of judgement, so a trip sitter is a good idea. Oh, and don't think for a moment that you can drive on DXM; even if you can't tell, it greatly reduces reaction time.
The ritalin may help you concentrate better, I often find that while tripping on DXM I can't do jack shit half-assed as I could if I .. well .. if I weren't tripping. Oh yeah, beware anxiety attacks. DXM and Amphetamines are both known to invoke paranoia in some people (both more so in frequent users, but again no idea on your average intake here).
::Random thought "If you can't see the bottom of a hole, it's ok to jump in, because there's nothing there to hit!"::
[ 20 September 2002: Message edited by: Retribution_Of_Sin ]
[ 20 September 2002: Message edited by: Retribution_Of_Sin ]

 

[ME_AM_PRODUCT]

Having previously combined DXM and speed I would recommend that you tread carefully if you choose to combine Ritalin with DXM. While Ritalin and speed are different substances they are very closely related in chemistry and effects. While it is entirely possible that you won't have the same problems as I did, I think you should be careful and start out with low doses first.
I took 400mg of DXM (syrup) and a point of speed (a point is an Australian measure, approx 100mg [cut] wrapped in foil) and have had many previous good experiences with both drugs by themselves. I experienced extreme paranoia, I thought I was dying (maybe I could have), very strong heartbeat (thought my heart would explode, cardiac arrest), feverish increase in body temperature, no sweating even though I was overheating.
Even though I was in no condition to appreciate the high I did notice that the DXM body high was the same and that there were no noticable (to me at the time) mental effects.
Good luck BanE, stay safe.

 

[AbraMontague]

1 shitty drug + 1 shitty drug = 1 shitty experience
No surprises here.

 

[maestro^]

as a DXM lover and an ADDer (thats who they give the riti's to), i'll say that i've done this many times and prefer the combination. but this is just me and i must say that i dont recommend it to most people.
the combination is hard on your heart, so unless you're in very good physical shape, i would recommend against it.
additionally, you should also consider what plateau you are going for. its my opinion that the two are only synergistic on the lower to plateau's. personally i like the the first plateau the best because its quite enjoyable for dancing. *caution* again, this is another activity that increases your heart rate and as someone mentioned earlier, you have to watch out for paranoia as well.
please review the DXM faq as well as checking your dosage.
my last piece of advice is to start slow, try each individually and know how your body reacts. then and ONLY then would i even consider combining the two.
mae
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digital alchemist
Know your Body - Know your Mind - Know your Substance - Know your Source -- erowid.org

 

[fairnymph]

I agree that this combination is not the safest or the most fun. Be careful.

 

[stardreamer]

As far as I've read, dxm does inhibit sweating. However users find themselves sweating, this is true, but it may be related more to an overdose of bromine.
Symptoms of an overdose of bromine (as well as hydrobromide compounds) includes skin irritation, itching, sweating, photophobia and nausea. I'd be happy to dig up some medical resources for more info.