Question 1

oxymetazoline nasal solution considered a antihistamine?

Accepted Answer

Oxymetazoline.: Is considered a decongestant.

Question 2

can i take oxymetazoline nasal spray and pseudophedrine together?

Accepted Answer

Yes, short term: Oxymetazoline is a nasal decongestant spray that works quickly to decrease stuffy nose, but if used beyond 4-7 days may result in "rebound" nasal congestion and a person can become dependent upon it.  Pseudoephedrine is an oral decongestant that is effective but has multiple side effects including increasing BP in those with hard to control high blood pressure, insomnia, dry mouth, and GI upset.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

what can happen to someone who uses oxymetazoline nasal drops for years and years without stopping?

Accepted Answer

Oxymetazoline use: it stops having an effect and can actually make things worse   - Oxymetazoline or AFRIN (oxymetazoline) - works well for maybe 1-2 days but then can cause the same symptoms it was being used to treat.    I would STOP using it  -  allow your body to flush it out of its system    
see 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxymetazoline

good luck

Question 5

what would happen if someone uses oxymetazoline nasal drops for years and years? what consequences could bring?

Accepted Answer

Rhinitis medicamen-: tosa is prolonged use of nasal decongestant, oxymethazoline, which leads to habituation (one has to use more of the medication to get the same effect) and to inability to stop using the drops because of rebound congestion when med wears off. For these reasons, and the side effects of increased HR/BP, decong. drops should be used max. 7 days. Often need help of doc and use of steroid drops to stop.

Question 6

how long after using oxymetazoline nasal spray, should i wait to blow my nose?

Accepted Answer

Why using spray?: Why are you using the spray? It is very powerful and very habit forming. Use it no more than 3 days. Blowing your nose is not an issue. If you have a cold or some other temporary issue the spray is "ok" but only for 3 days and no more.

Question 7

after using oxymetazoline nasal spray (anefrin, etc, ) should i wait to blow my nose?

Accepted Answer

Only a short while: Breathe in deeply through the nose with mouth closed as spray is done. Breathe normally for 30 seconds and then blow nose when needed. Oxymetazoline is rapid acting.

Question 8

my nose has been clogged up for 2 days now and i finally used a oxymetazoline nasal spray but it was expired should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Toss it blow ur nose: Not because it's too old but because these type of inhalers will cause a rebound congestion much worse than the original problem and are thus highly addictive. They are actually recommended to be used for just two to three days which is unfortunately just long enough for this profound rebound congestion to develop as the drug wears off. Learn to blow your nose, it's far more effective.

Question 9

i used oxymetazoline nasal spray and it made me dizzy. the room also spun for a moment. its been a few hours and im still dizzy. this is the third time ive used it in 2 days. i used it 10 hours after the previous time. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

: You should certainly not continue using the oxymetazoline. Dizziness is a known potential adverse effect of this medication.  However, elevated blood pressure and arrhythmia are also known adverse effects and may cause dizziness.  If your symptoms don’t resolve after a few hours, call your doctor or have someone else drive you to urgent care (never drive when dizzy).

Question 10

i see many people asking questions about oxymetazoline nasal spray. but today i bought eye drops containing it. what exactly is it useful for in eyes?

Accepted Answer

Oxymetazoline: The drug is used for allergic conjunctivitis.

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