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Side effects of using afrin (oxymetazoline) for more than 3 days?
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Afrin (oxymetazoline) side effects..: Side effects of using afrin for longer than 3 days include return and worsening of nasal congestion. Feeling nervous, headaches and insomnia are other possible side effects.
Answered 12/13/2020
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