Question 1

after using walgrees saline nasal spray, i still have sinus pressure. should i switch to afrin nasal spray? i didn't really use the nasal spray often.

Accepted Answer

Completely different: Saline spray and oxymetazoline (afrin) are quite different.  Oxymetazoline is a potent decongestant which works wonderfully for reducing nasal swelling.  It is important to use this medication only intermittently and not for more than 3 or so days continuously.

Question 2

i am taking cymbalta for anxiety. my sinuses are draining and its driving me crazy. what can i take for this? i take claritin also once a day. can i use afrin nasal spray? saline spray doesnt help at all?

Accepted Answer

: If you think the post nasal drip is a side effect of cymbalta, it's better to change the med for anxiety than to use medication(s) for controlling the side effect. Afrin spray should not be used.

Question 3

i used afrin (oxymetazoline) today and have severe burning in my nose and maxillary sinus area and into my eye. what can i do for relief?  i have already tried saline

Accepted Answer

Time will help: It will go away soon with time. Best to avoid any product like afrin. Nasal saline is the best for sinus congestions. Nasal steroids can help if you have allergies. They are over the counter now.

Question 4

i still get a stuffy nose , i have used flonase, sudafed, claritin, saline spray, i have been off  afrin (oxymetazoline) for over a month  now, what else can i do?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: There are a couple of other medications he can try. If these do not work you may need to see an allergist for allergy testing.

Question 5

can adderall or afrin nasal spray or a generic form of claritin d cause a positive methamphetamine result on a drug test?

Accepted Answer

Pseudoephedrine: Since the D in Claritin had been used to manufacture methamphetamine, I would suspect that it will produce a positive drug test.  As for Afrin nasal spray, it is difficult to tell since any absorption would be minor and thus likely detectable only with extremely sensitive method.   I hope other members in this panel will jump in on this topic.

Question 6

i spray my nose with afrin nasal spray and need to take a drug test friday will it come up in drug test?

Accepted Answer

: The drug in Afrin is not monitored in usual drug tests for substances of abuse, 
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Question 7

will using afrin before a steroid or other medication nose spray increase the effectiveness of the other spray? i do know to double check interactions and never use afrin for more than 3 days (rebound congestion, septum damage, etc). thanks!?

Accepted Answer

: I do not think so. Alfrin causes vasoconstriction so any medication used after Alfrin should be less effective because vasoconstriction limits other medication's absorption.

Question 8

is it ok to use afrin in very low dosages on some nights for nasal stuffiness?  i try not to overuse it.

Accepted Answer

Afrin (oxymetazoline) use : It is ok to use it a couple of days per week.

Question 9

aside from afrin, what are other effective nasal decongestants?

Accepted Answer

Nasal decongestants: While nasal decongestant sprays or drops can provide some temporary relief from nasal obstruction, they should not be used for more than three days (check the very small print on the bottle).  If used for longer, a "rebound" effect will occur, and nasal congestion becomes worse and more difficult to treat.  Additionally, longer use of nasal decongestants can permanently damage the nasal septum.

Question 10

im 33years old .my nasals (oxymetazoline) get blocked every 3-4 hours every day i face dis problem since 12 years. i tried lots of treatments but no cures please advice?

Accepted Answer

Incurable?: Some nasal conditions are incurable but treatable: nasal polyps, nonallergic rhinitis. Allergy shots can cure some but not all cases of allergic rhinitis. Rhinitis medicamentosa, addiction to afrin or other nasal vasoconstrictor sprays, can be cured by going cold turkey for 72 hours. Saline rinses will help get you through the worst part of withdrawal symptoms. Your doctor can help.

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After using walgrees saline nasal spray, i still have sinus pressure. should i switch to afrin nasal spray? i didn't really use the nasal spray often.

A member asked:

I am taking cymbalta for anxiety. my sinuses are draining and its driving me crazy. what can i take for this? i take claritin also once a day. can i use afrin nasal spray? saline spray doesnt help at all?

A member asked:

I used afrin (oxymetazoline) today and have severe burning in my nose and maxillary sinus area and into my eye. what can i do for relief? i have already tried saline

A member asked:

I still get a stuffy nose , i have used flonase, sudafed, claritin, saline spray, i have been off afrin (oxymetazoline) for over a month now, what else can i do?

A member asked:

Can adderall or afrin nasal spray or a generic form of claritin d cause a positive methamphetamine result on a drug test?

A member asked:

I spray my nose with afrin nasal spray and need to take a drug test friday will it come up in drug test?

A member asked:

Will using afrin before a steroid or other medication nose spray increase the effectiveness of the other spray? i do know to double check interactions and never use afrin for more than 3 days (rebound congestion, septum damage, etc). thanks!?

A member asked:

Is it ok to use afrin in very low dosages on some nights for nasal stuffiness? i try not to overuse it.

A member asked:

Aside from afrin, what are other effective nasal decongestants?

A member asked:

Im 33years old .my nasals (oxymetazoline) get blocked every 3-4 hours every day i face dis problem since 12 years. i tried lots of treatments but no cures please advice?

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