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What can i do if i overdosed on afrin (oxymetazoline)?
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Cold turkey: Technically, you don't overdose on afrin, you become addicted to it due to the rebound swelling of your nasal membranes after using it for more than a few days. Your physician can prescribe a nasal spray that is not addicting and add a steroid tablet if severe.
Answered 1/20/2018
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