Tucson, AZ
A 21-year-old male asked:
Both times i've used dextromethorphan (generic capsule with no other active ingredients) my pupils became dilated for a day. should i avoid it now?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Depends: Is that the only side effect you encountered?Did it negatively affect you otherwise? To me if the medication did you more good than the side effects bothered you, i would consider it an option you could use with this in mind.
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