Question 1

i have been taking oxymetazoline for 3 nights now, and am trying to stay off it to avoid a rebound. i'm still stuffy, can i take it for 2 more nights?

Accepted Answer

Nose spray: Yes. Only patients i seen with rebound have been allergy patients who can through 3-5 bottles a day. Short term usage generally does lead to rebound.

Question 2

using afrin (oxymetazoline) and nasalcort together for one week trial.  will using afrin (oxymetazoline) for one week cause a rebound effect?  usually afrin (oxymetazoline) use no longer than 3 days

Accepted Answer

Variable: Everyone responds differently to medications. My experience has not shown rebound very often at one week of Afrin (oxymetazoline) use in most patients particularly when steroids used concurrently. Since you have BPH, Afrin (oxymetazoline) may increase your urinary difficulties, however and caution must be used. See your doctor if congestion worsens or difficulty urinating increases.

Question 3

can intermittent use of afrin cause rebound effect? i have read about use for more than 3-5 consecutive days but no information for taking a day or two off in between just one dose for one day. have been using it this way for about a month.

Accepted Answer

In my experience...: I'd use it for 3 days then off for 5-7 days.  That's what I tell my patients.  Not sure of any documented frequency to not use it.

Question 4

how can one stop using afrin (oxymetazoline) without rebound congestion?

Accepted Answer

Rebound: The doctor usually lets you use it on one side for two to three weeks while he uses steroid nasal spray on the other side and then uses the steroid spray on the remaining side after that or combnies it azelastine if you are allergic.

Question 5

how long should it take rebound congestion from overusing afrin (oxymetazoline) to go away?

Accepted Answer

Depends.: This depends on how long you have been using afrin (oxymetazoline) before you try to stop.  Your doctor can prescribe medications to help get you off the afrin (oxymetazoline).

Question 6

if i use afrin once a day every other day for 3 days how long would i have to wait to use it again before it causes rebound congestion?

Accepted Answer

Short term only: Afrin is only meant for short term use. If you need something frequently then you need to try other medications like nasal steroids and nasal saline. You should not use Afrin more than three days in a month. More frequent use may cause rebound congestion.

Question 7

if i used afrin three times in a course of a week but not consecutively , could this cause rebound congestion? if so, how long does it take to resolve itself?

Accepted Answer

: Afrin contains a medication that reduces swelling by constricting the local capillaries. Over time with repeated use that trauma can cause the capillaries to leak causing the rebound congestion. Usually that would occur after 3 or more days in a row of use. Some may use a greater amount per treatment increasing the risk. Doing the minimal needed for improvement every other day may be tolerated.

Question 8

i am wondering if i can take afrin again after having used it once five days ago. is it possible to get rebound congestion if i use afrin once tonight and once tomorrow night?

Accepted Answer

: Rebound nasal congestion would require much more frequent spraying of Afrin into your nasal passages. Your use of Afrin nasal decongestant spray appears quite appropriate.

Question 9

currently dealing with afrin rebound. started taking flonase with it too, (read this is okay?) to help me wean off the afrin. approximately how long does it take, to receive the full effectiveness of the flonase?

Accepted Answer

: While Afrin works by constricting swollen nasal membranes by constricting blood vessels, Flonase works by reducing membrane inflammation &amp; combating allergies. Afrin's effect is immediate but in my experience the Flonase effect on inflammation&amp; allergies may take a few days.

Question 10

is it possible to take afrin/oxymetazoline nasal spray daily without rebound?

Accepted Answer

No: It should not be used on a daily basis.

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I have been taking oxymetazoline for 3 nights now, and am trying to stay off it to avoid a rebound. i'm still stuffy, can i take it for 2 more nights?

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Using afrin (oxymetazoline) and nasalcort together for one week trial. will using afrin (oxymetazoline) for one week cause a rebound effect? usually afrin (oxymetazoline) use no longer than 3 days

A member asked:

Can intermittent use of afrin cause rebound effect? i have read about use for more than 3-5 consecutive days but no information for taking a day or two off in between just one dose for one day. have been using it this way for about a month.

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How can one stop using afrin (oxymetazoline) without rebound congestion?

A member asked:

How long should it take rebound congestion from overusing afrin (oxymetazoline) to go away?

A member asked:

If i use afrin once a day every other day for 3 days how long would i have to wait to use it again before it causes rebound congestion?

A member asked:

If i used afrin three times in a course of a week but not consecutively , could this cause rebound congestion? if so, how long does it take to resolve itself?

A member asked:

I am wondering if i can take afrin again after having used it once five days ago. is it possible to get rebound congestion if i use afrin once tonight and once tomorrow night?

A member asked:

Currently dealing with afrin rebound. started taking flonase with it too, (read this is okay?) to help me wean off the afrin. approximately how long does it take, to receive the full effectiveness of the flonase?

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Is it possible to take afrin/oxymetazoline nasal spray daily without rebound?

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