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A member asked:

Is it possible to take afrin/oxymetazoline nasal spray daily without rebound?

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No: It should not be used on a daily basis.

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 8/8/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Please don't: Use no more than twice a day for three days (max of five).

Answered 11/14/2015

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After using oxymetazoline nasal spray (anefrin, etc, ) should I wait to blow my nose?

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My nose has been clogged up for 2 days now and i finally used a oxymetazoline nasal spray but it was expired should i be worried?

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I used oxymetazoline nasal spray and it made me dizzy. The room also spun for a moment. Its been a few hours and Im still dizzy. This is the third time Ive used it in 2 days. I used it 10 hours after the previous time. Should I be worried?

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I get nasal congestion almost every night. Is it OK to use the nasal spray of 0.05% oxymetazoline in the morning several times about 3X week?

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I see many people asking questions about oxymetazoline nasal spray. But today i bought eye drops containing it. What exactly is it useful for in eyes?

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