Question 1

is afrin (oxymetazoline) safe for daily use?

Accepted Answer

NO: It should not be used for longer than 3 days.

Question 2

is it okay to use afrin (oxymetazoline) every night?

Accepted Answer

No: Limit use to a maximum of 3 days.

Question 3

what is something safer that can i replace afrin (oxymetazoline) with?

Accepted Answer

Saline: Nasal saline washes.

Question 4

how do i space taking afrin (oxymetazoline) and qnasl an hour apart ??

Accepted Answer

See below: If your physician told you to space them an hour apart you just take the Qnasl an hour after the Afrin (oxymetazoline).  However, I'm not aware that it's necessary to space them apart.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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.

Question 9

can daily use of  afrin cause raynauds?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: Side effects of Afrin overuse consist of stimulation, headaches, anxiety and troublesome rebound nasal congestion and tissue damage of nasal membranes. I haven't seen it cause hypertension or Raynaud's phenomenon.

Question 10

is afrin (oxymetazoline) allergy ok for kids?

Accepted Answer

Afrin (oxymetazoline): Afrin should only be used for 2 to 3 days.  Longer use can cause rebound nasal congestion due to down regulation of the number of Alpha receptors in the nasal tissue.  Avoid using afrin in children under the age of 6.

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