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Taking nasonax for 2 weeks for afrin (oxymetazoline) addictions. will i still have a rebound affect if i stop nasonax. is it safe to stop nasonax unlike oral steroid?
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No rebound: When you stop a corticosteroid nasal spray you don't get rebound. Your nose may get stuffy but it will never rebound the same way that an over-the-counter decongestant nasal spray would.
Answered 2/7/2019
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Nasonex (mometasone) is : A good way to get off afrin (oxymetazoline). No rebound effect. No, you don't need to taper it like oral steroids. Remember, never use afrin (oxymetazoline) for more than 2-3 days max or you will get that horrible rebound congestion. Good luck !
Answered 2/7/2019
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