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A member asked:

Please tell me, could i get high off robitussin (guaifenesin) with the following ingredients?

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Dr. Anthony Vertino answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Yes but dont do it: Bad idea. Drinking any form of cough syrup in large enough amounts to get high is potentially damaging to the brain. Dextromethorphan (check the spelling) can actually bore holes in your brain called Olney lesions.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/14/2016

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