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Why would i get a high like feeling from robitussin (guaifenesin)?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Dextromethorphan: Because it contains dextromethorphan which has dissassociative effects.

Dr Herrington agreed

Answered 3/6/2013

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