A member 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?

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Dr. Frank Amico Jr answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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!!

Answered 12/18/2020

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Afrin (oxymetazoline): Yes this could be a side effect and will go away as the drug is metabolized.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

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

Answered 5/31/2016

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