Dissociatives
DXM (Dextromethorphan / Robotripping)
Street names: Robo, Triple C, Skittles, Dex, Poor man's PCP
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Dissociation: out-of-body, floating, robot-walk at high doses
- Plateaus 1–4: euphoria → dissociation → complete detachment → ego death
⚠Key risks
- Serotonin syndrome — DXM is serotonergic; DEADLY with SSRIs, MAOIs, MDMA
- Liver damage — Coricidin contains chlorpheniramine (antihistamine) that's hepatotoxic at abuse doses
- Dissociation injuries — users hurt themselves while out-of-body
- Hot and dehydrated at high doses
- OTC = easy teen access; 'robo-tripping' popular with 12–17 age group
✚Overdose signs
- Severe dissociation, unresponsiveness
- Racing heart, high blood pressure
- Hyperthermia
- Seizures (serotonin syndrome combo)
📋Quick facts
Also known asRobo, Triple C, Skittles, Dex, Poor man's PCP
CategoryDissociatives
Schedule / classOTC (unscheduled) — no purchase age federal US (18 in some states/stores)
AppearanceCough syrup, gel caps, tablets (Coricidin Cough & Cold, Robitussin, Delsym)
Street price~$5–$12 per bottle (OTC); pure DXM powder $20–$40/g online
Legal statusOTC — no federal purchase age; 18+ in some states/stores; bulk pure DXM restricted
Last updated2026-09-17
Sources: NIDA, Poison Control
Category comparison — Dissociatives
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DXM (Dextromethorphan / Robotripping) | OTC | Serotonin syndrome — DXM is serotonergic; DEADLY with SSRIs, MAOIs, MDMA; Liver damage — Coricidin contains chlorpheniramine (antihistamine) that's hepatotoxic at abuse doses | ~$5–$12 per bottle |
| Ketamine | Schedule III | Bladder damage (ketamine cystitis) with regular use; K-holes and accidents while impaired | ~$20–$60 per gram |
| MDMA | Schedule I | Overheating + dehydration (or fatal water intoxication); Serotonin depletion — multi-day comedown | ~$10–$40 per pill |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does DXM (Dextromethorphan / Robotripping) look like?
Cough syrup, gel caps, tablets (Coricidin Cough & Cold, Robitussin, Delsym)
What are the signs of a DXM (Dextromethorphan / Robotripping) overdose?
Severe dissociation, unresponsiveness; Racing heart, high blood pressure; Hyperthermia Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Serotonin syndrome — DXM is serotonergic; DEADLY with SSRIs, MAOIs, MDMA Dependence can develop with regular use.
🔗Sources & further reading
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