Question 1

taking nasonax for 2 weeks for afrin (oxymetazoline) addictions. will i still have a rebound affect if i stop nasonax. is it safe to stop nasonax unlike oral steroid?

Accepted Answer

No rebound: When you stop a corticosteroid nasal spray you don't get rebound. Your nose may get stuffy but it will never rebound the same way that an over-the-counter decongestant nasal spray would.

Question 2

tps for curing oxymetazoline addiction? im addicted since 10 years and need to stop

Accepted Answer

Rebound congestion: Oxymetazoline addiction is commonly known as rebound congestion- caused by overuse of topical (nasal) decongestants.  It is more common with shorter acting agents- but to overcome the condition, try saline nasal spray (ocean; ayr) and stop using the oxymetazoline.  If you need to start it up again- use no more than 1-2 times per day and only for a few days at a time. Oral decongestants may help.

Question 3

is afrin (oxymetazoline) safe in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Afrin (oxymetazoline) is FDA: Pregnancy category c. Thus it has not been established if it will cause harm to unborn child in humans. This should be discussed with your obstetrician/ physician to determine if benefits outweigh risks.

Question 4

can afrin be used after nasonex (mometasone)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but....: It will dilute the nasonex (mometasone). If you need to use afrin, use it about 30 minutes before nasonex (mometasone). It will open up the nose so the Nasonex (mometasone) gets in better and will be more effective. Be sure to heed the warnings on the afrin packaging.

Question 5

what is the treatment for oxymetazoline overdose?

Accepted Answer

Steroids: The immediate cessation of the nasal spray and the use of oral steroid for several weeks may reverse this condition known as rhinitis medicamentosa.  The main thing to do once this condition, hopefully is reversed,  is to obtain a specific diagnosis such as nasal allergy or hypertrophy (enlargement) of the inferior turbinates. Surgery to reduce the size of the inferior turbinates may be curative.

Question 6

can you become addicted to afrin (oxymetazoline)?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: I wouldn't necessarily use the word "addicted" when talking about afrin, but, as with any decongestant nasal spray such as afrin, you can get what is called rebound congestion if you use it for more than 2-3 days.  This is a condition where the congestion actually gets worse, even while continuing to use the afrin, so you want to restrict use to 2-3 days only.

Question 7

can i take afrin (oxymetazoline) and flonase together?

Accepted Answer

Yes but: you can take together but afrin (oxymetazoline) is addicting with rebound congestion and Flonase is used to help you get off afrin (oxymetazoline) so continue Flonase and taper off afrin (oxymetazoline)

Question 8

what should you do when you accidently swallow "afrin"?

Accepted Answer

No problem: There shouldn't be a problem swallowing a small amount of afrin nasal spray. I would do nothing and not be concerned about it.

Question 9

will using afrin (oxymetazoline) at night cause insomnia?

Accepted Answer

Afrin (oxymetazoline) at night: I use diluted afrin (about 1 part afrin, 4 parts water) every night, and i sleep better (due to relief of nasal congestion). It has never kept me awake. The medication does not go into the system, just the nasal passages.

Question 10

should i stop using afrin (oxymetazoline) before a laparoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Likely no: This is all local with minimal absorption into circulation. It shouldn't be an issue w laparoscopy. U should call ur hospital and talk to pre-op nurse or anesthesia person.

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Taking nasonax for 2 weeks for afrin (oxymetazoline) addictions. will i still have a rebound affect if i stop nasonax. is it safe to stop nasonax unlike oral steroid?

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