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How long should it take rebound congestion from overusing afrin (oxymetazoline) to go away?
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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).
Answered 4/19/2016
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