Benylin
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Benylin is a brand name medication for the generic dextromethorphan. This cough suppressant affects the signals in the brain that trigger the cough reflex and is therefore used to treat cough. It is not effective in treating a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma or emphysema. Benylin is often found in over-the-counter cold medications. When it is used on the street, its use is known as Robo-tripping or skittling, paying homage to the Robitussin variations.
Other brand names of medications that are derivatives of dextromethorphan include Delsym, Hold DM, Percussion CS Children, Percussion ES, Robitussin Cough Calmers, Robitussin Maximum Strength, Robitussin Pediatric Cough Suppressant, Scot-Tussin Diabetic, Scot-Tussin DM Cough Chasers, St. Joseph Cough Suppressant, Tussin Pediatric, Vicks 44 Cough Medicine and Vicks Formula 44.
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Abuse of Benylin
Benylin and other dextromethorphan medications have a high potential for abuse simply due to the ease of acquisition and low cost. Teenagers and young adults present the greatest concern for abuse and the growing use of the Internet to access information on how to abuse the drugs. A number of websites offer information how to make the most out of medications easily found at home.
Those individuals who are abusing Benylin often report a heightened sense of perceptual awareness, altered time perception and visual hallucinations. Abuse of the drug tends to create hyper-excitability, lethargy, ataxia, slurred speech, sweating, hypertension, and/or nystagmus. Benylin abuse is most common in liquid forms, while the abuse of tablet and gel capsules has increased as of late.
Effects of Benylin
When taken at normal levels or at high doses, Benylin can induce feelings of drowsiness and relaxation. Many individuals report the effects are very similar to the effects marijuana can create. When Benylin is taken, the body will slow and feel more at ease while the brain acts at a reduced capacity. If Benylin is taken more than the prescribed amount, it delivers the equivalent of a hallucinogenic drug such as LSD. Side effects of this drug often include allergic reactions such as hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. More serious side effects include severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, or nervousness; confusion, hallucinations; or slow, shallow breathing.
Withdrawal of Benylin
If a person develops a dependence on Benylin, problems arise if the medication is abruptly withdrawn and withdrawal symptoms are likely.
Any and all of the following symptoms can occur in the Benylin withdrawal stage:
• Restlessness
• Muscle aches
• Bone aches
• Insomnia
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Cold flashes
Treatment of Benylin Addiction
Dependence on and an addiction to Benylin can easily occur if the drug is taken too long or in too high of doses. The withdrawal process can be life-threatening if not monitored and therefore, it is important that those with an addiction seek the help they need to stop taking the drug and to learn how to function normally without it.
Detoxification is required to cleanse the body and must be done under the care of a board-certified physician and a board-certified psychiatrist. Many quality treatment centers suggest comfortable detox using withdrawal medications specific to Benylin abuse. A quality center will do a full physical on a person to determine the right medications for comfortable detox.
