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A member asked:

I experienced heart palpitations and a fast heart rate after taking a nasal decongestant (otrivine), is this normal?

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Dr. Tipu Sultan answered

Specializes in Allergy

No: Here is reference from drugs.com:f any of the following side effects occur while taking xylometazoline nasal, check with your doctor or nurse as soon as possible: Blurred vision. dizziness. headache or light-headedness. hives. nausea. nervousness. pounding, irregular, or fast heartbeat. rash.

Dr KATAKKAR and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/29/2015

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