Dextromethorphan can be addictive, especially if you take the medication for a while or in large doses.
However, this doesn’t mean that you will automatically experience signs of dependency if you take this cough medicine as recommended by the manufacturer or your healthcare team.
If you find that you need to take dextromethorphan for longer than you need to, in larger doses than recommended, or for reasons other than those recommended, you may be addicted to this medicine.
You may also notice that you feel unwell when you stop taking the medicine. If this happens to you, speak to a healthcare professional, such as a doctor or pharmacist for advice.