DXM is a dissociative anesthetic that at high doses can create powerful psychedelic effects. It is sometimes compared to PCP and ketamine, which are also dissociative anesthetics. The effects caused by DXM use vary depending on the dose. Users often describe dose-dependent ‘plateaus’ that range from a mild stimulant effect with distorted visual perceptions to a sense of complete dissociation from one’s body. Effects generally last for 6 hours, but will ultimately vary depending on the amount of DXM ingested and if it is used in combination with other drugs or chemicals. Other effects can include:
- Hot flashes
- Nausea and dizziness
- Lack of coordination
- Panic attack or seizures
- Disassociation from body
- Visual and auditory hallucinations
- Impaired judgment and mental performance
- Sweating
- Lethargy
- Hyperactivity
- Slurred speech
- Hypertension (increased blood pressure)
- Nystagmus (rapid eye movement)
- Vomiting
- Rashes, red blotchy skin
- Tachycardia (racing, pounding heart)
- Euphoria
- Paranoia
- Disorientation
- Tactile hallucinations
- Visual disturbances
- Feelings of floating
- Altered time perception