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So, if one wants to try experimenting with taking dextromethorphan, and see if it makes any difference in the MS, how do you know how much to take? (I have a bottle of Delsym, which is dextromethorphan polistirex.

Is this the right kind? How much would I put in the little cup that comes with it? (it's labeled in mL)
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So, if one wants to try experimenting with taking dextromethorphan, and see if it makes any difference in the MS, how do you know how much to take? (I have a bottle of Delsym, which is dextromethorphan polistirex.

Is this the right kind? How much would I put in the little cup that comes with it? (it's labeled in mL)
Well we used 5 ml, a child's dose, he is however a grown man. He was only on one other med so made the homework easier, please check against any other meds and should really chat with doc first. When I did talk to his doc she said polistirex stuff was fine. Hope it goes well for you. Ruth
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I've been using low dose dextrometorphan as an alternative to LDN for Parkinson's disease for more than six years of the ten years I have been diagnosed, with what I feel is good success.

I buy over-the-counter pediatric preparations (PediaCare, Triaminic, etc) that contain 7.5 mg of dextromethorphan hydrobromide per 5 ml (1 tsp). It is important that the cough syrup NOT contain any other active ingredient such as guafinesin, polystyril, antihistamines. I take 1/2 tsp every night at bedtime, which should contain 3.75 mg of the drug.

Dextromethorphan (DM) and naltrexone are both morphinans which have been shown to be powerful anti-inflammatory drugs, demonstrated by the research by Dr. J.S. Hong to be especially effective in neural tissues of the CNS. Because of the long history of safety of DM, I feel very comfortable in using this inexpensive, non-prescription drug as a neuroprotective agent.

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So, if one wants to try experimenting with taking dextromethorphan, and see if it makes any difference in the MS, how do you know how much to take? (I have a bottle of Delsym, which is dextromethorphan polistirex.

Is this the right kind? How much would I put in the little cup that comes with it? (it's labeled in mL)
Erin - Robert's post says that he takes 1/2 tsp every night.
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how many mL is that?
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2.5ml or very close. I did read a study yesterday that for MS is even smaller than that dose. I decided to give Jim the half teaspoon this morn. Gonna see if a once a week dose of this will produce better function. Ruth
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I took about 2.5mL of Delsym last night before going to bed.

Woke up this morning, felt sick, made it into the bathroom where I felt like throwing up for awhile. Never did throw up, but I felt hot, cold, very shaky, and nearly fainted. No idea if it's related to taking the Delsym.

That's not the first time I've woken up feeling like that, and nearly fainting. I don't like it when that happens.
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I took about 2.5mL of Delsym last night before going to bed.

Woke up this morning, felt sick, made it into the bathroom where I felt like throwing up for awhile. Never did throw up, but I felt hot, cold, very shaky, and nearly fainted. No idea if it's related to taking the Delsym.

That's not the first time I've woken up feeling like that, and nearly fainting. I don't like it when that happens.
Sorry to hear that, hope you are feeling better...
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