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Is it bad to use otrivin everyday?
This medication provides only temporary relief. Do not use more often, use more sprays, or use longer than directed because doing so may increase the risk of side effects. Also, do not use this medication for more than 3 days or it may cause a condition called rebound congestion.
How long does withdrawal from nasal spray last?
In this case, withdrawal consists of severe nasal congestion and stuffiness lasting from a week to a few months, depending on how long the nasal spray was used and the patient’s anatomy. But hope is not lost! There are good treatment options for rhinitis medicamentosa that an ENT doctor can help you with.
What happens if you use nasal spray too much?
Overuse of nasal sprays can also lead to other side effects, including headache, coughing, nasal passage swelling (inflammation), increased risk of sinus infection, and, rarely, tears in the nostril membranes. Don’t let that scare you from getting the relief you need.
What happens if you use a nasal spray too much?
Is rebound congestion curable?
Rebound congestion often goes away once you stop using decongestant nasal sprays, but abruptly stopping the medication cold turkey can cause more congestion and swelling. Some people may benefit from decreasing the use of decongestants gradually.
What can I do to stop using Otrivin?
You can either try reducing the dose yourself or seek medical help. Given the length of time you have been using Otrivin you may be best to seek medical help. Stop using the spray in your ‘good’ (least congested) nostril – after seven days your good nostril should open up. At this point stop using the spray in your other nostril.
What is the best way to get rid of nasal spray addiction?
3. One At a Time – The last method of nasal spray rehab I will recommend is to break the addiction, one nasal pathway at a time. The process here includes going cold turkey in say, your right nostril, and letting the left nostril still bask in the glory of nasal spray clarity.
How does opioidotrivin work?
Otrivin (Xylometazoline) nasal is a decongestant. It works by constricting (shrinking) blood vessels (veins and arteries) in the body. The nasal formulation acts directly on the blood vessels in the nasal tissues. Constriction of the blood vessels in the nose and sinuses leads to a decrease in congestion.