Santa Monica, CA
A 21-year-old male asked:
I have been using levomethamphetamine nasal inhaler qid x3 days. i have stopped after 3 days (today). sinus surgery in 1week. is this ok?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Clarence Grimanswered
Endocrinology 59 years experience
Nasal spray surgery: Ask you surgical team. They know more details than you have give us I hope.
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Addiction Medicine 51 years experience
Should be ok as far: as the sinus surgery is concerned, but use of stimulant nasal inhalers may actually result in a "rebound" worsening of the nasal congestion. Nasal steroids, which now can be obtained over-the-counter, are a better choice in general. Talk to your PCP or ENT specialist about your treatment.
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Last updated May 12, 2017
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