Dextromethorphan and dysarthria Patient Reports February 10, 2010

Dextromethorphan Side Effects Report #5470025-6
Dextromethorphan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Sept 26, 2007. Male patient, 51 years of age, was treated with Dextromethorphan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cerebellar syndrome, coordination abnormal, dysarthria, hip fracture, impaired driving ability, muscle spasms, nystagmus, road traffic accident. Dextromethorphan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LORAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Dextromethorphan Side Effects Report #5071955-X
Dextromethorphan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 24, 2006. Male patient, 28 years of age, was treated with Dextromethorphan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abnormal behaviour, anhedonia, coordination abnormal, depressed level of consciousness, disorientation, disturbance in attention, dizziness postural, dysarthria, fatigue. Dextromethorphan dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Dextromethorphan Side Effects Report #5978135-1
Dextromethorphan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 20, 2008. Male patient, 20 years of age, was treated with Dextromethorphan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, dysarthria, flushing, hyperhidrosis, hyperreflexia, lethargy, muscle rigidity, overdose. Dextromethorphan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ESCITALOPRAM, ARIPIPRAZOLE, BENZATROPINE, CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, NICOTINE, MARIJUANA, OPIATES, PHENCYCLIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Dextromethorphan Side Effects Report #5011149-7
Dextromethorphan side effect was reported by a Physician from THAILAND on May 11, 2006. Female patient, 14 years of age, was treated with Dextromethorphan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, body temperature decreased, confusional state, dysarthria, heart rate increased, incorrect dose administered, respiratory rate increased, somnolence. Dextromethorphan dosage: MORE THAN 10, 10 MG TABLETS, ONCE, ORAL. Patient recovered.