One particularly dangerous side effect of DXM is hyperthermia — extremely high fever. This is a big problem in hot environments or when DXM users physically exert themselves, like while dancing at a club. High body temperatures can quickly lead to brain damage or a coma. It's possible to overdose on too much DXM, especially if it's in pure powder form.
Someone who overdoses may have brain damage or seizures, and might even die. Cough suppressants and expectorants are intended to treat short-term, non-chronic coughs, such as the common cold , in small doses. When they are taken too long, or in too high does, the negative effects come into play.
Misusing or abusing cough and cold syrup can be dangerous or even lethal. Cough syrup should ideally be used for extreme coughs, says Dr. Cough drops, honey, and warm drinks are alternatives that she suggests before reaching for cough syrup. Brown also recommends benzonatate as an alternative, a prescription cough suppressant that works to numb the throat. Some of the potentially addictive ingredients that can be found in cough and cold syrup include dextromethorphan DXM , hydrocodone, and codeine.
The list below includes some of the most common cough and cold medications that contain these ingredients. DXM has no serious side effects when used in small doses.
When taken in larger amounts, it can distort awareness and alter time perception. It can also cause hallucinations. Cold medicines with DXM also have other ingredients that can be harmful in large amounts. These include acetaminophen or decongestants. Combining high doses of DXM with alcohol is very unsafe, too.
It can lead to death. Cough syrup abuse has been a problem for decades. But the concern in the past had been about the alcohol and codeine in cough and cold products. Because of that, the alcohol has been removed from most OTC cough and cold remedies.
State laws also restrict the sale of products that have codeine. DXM seemed a good substitute to codeine and alcohol. There are no drugs that can counteract an overdose on this drug so the only way to survive is with the help of medical professionals.
This is so the patient can be stabilized and monitored until they are no longer in a life-threatening situation. If you or someone you love are ready to take the necessary steps to get sober, the best way to start is with a medically assisted detox process. Withdrawal symptoms are very likely with a person who is abusing or addicted to DXM cough syrup. They will experience things like insomnia, cold flashes, diarrhea, vomiting, muscle and bone aches, weight loss, as well as strong cravings for the drug which makes it that much harder to get off of them on your own.
Medical detox is always recommended and your doctors will come up with the best plan for you to safely detox the DXM cough syrup from your system. Once you have detoxed, the best and safest option to get off of and stay off this drug is by the use of one of the many treatment programs we offer at Recreate Life Counseling. We offer many different treatment programs that provide therapeutic education and guidance for each individual to help them safely reintegrate into society.
Treatment for this drug requires a multi-layered approach for maximum success.
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