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A 38-year-old female asked:
can afrin (oxymetazoline) nose spray cause nervousness and increase anxiety? i used two squirts this morning for congestion and now i'm really nervous. will it pass?
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Frank Amico Jr answered
Internal Medicine 11 years experience
Yes: yes, it can definitely cause those symptoms. Please do not be to afraid as you will be just fine. It will definitely pass. Feel better!!
3572 viewsAnswered Dec 18, 2020

Dr. Julan Crane answered
Pediatrics 25 years experience
Afrin (oxymetazoline): Yes this could be a side effect and will go away as the drug is metabolized.
3572 viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered
Dentistry 45 years experience
Possibly: Some side effects of Afrin (oxymetazoline) are: (but not for everyone,)
Blurred vision
fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat
headache, dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness
high blood pressure
increase in runny or stuffy nose
nervousness
trembling
trouble in sleeping
weakness
3572 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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