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Afrin (oxymetazoline) makes me sick, is there an epinephrine solution that can be purchased or prescribed to help stop my nose bleeds. been thoroughly examined by ent?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Saline gel: Try moisturizing your nostrils with saline gel. That can stop the dryness and the bleeding it is causing in your nose.

Answered 12/24/2013

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