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I have covid and dealing with congestion . i also have high blood pressure . this nose spray xlear says to ask a physician . it has oxymetazoline , benzalkonium , chloride,grapefruit seed extract ,xylitol. im currently taking metoprolol?

Q: i have covid and dealing with congestion . i also have high blood pressure . this nose spray xlear says to ask a physician . it has oxymetazoline , benzalkonium , chloride,grapefruit seed extract ,xylitol. im currently taking metoprolol?

: The nose spray will do you no harm if you use it as advised. Good luck

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The nose spray will do you no harm if you use it as advised. Good luck

Answered 5/10/2022

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A member asked:

I have covid and dealing with congestion . i also have high blood pressure . this nose spray xlear says to ask a physician . it has oxymetazoline , benzalkonium , chloride,grapefruit seed extract ,xylitol. im currently taking metoprolol?

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