The Truth About Cough Medicine

Everywhere we go, there are toxins. We live in a toxin-filled world. Unfortunately, it's hard to decipher what products possess toxins. Over-the-counter medications are some of the most common places to find toxins–especially cough medicine, which is meant to make you feel better.

Dextromethorphan, also known as DXM, was approved by the FDA in 1958 and can be found in at least 70 common over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicines, including the “best-selling” Robitussin. DXM has side effects like lethargy, paranoia, hallucinations, and chemical psychosis. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that is advised not to be given to children under 4.