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Afrin and Stuffy Nose: What Users Say

Stuffy nose: mentioned by 3 users (2.2%)

Based on user experiences from 134 Afrin reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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burning 3.7%
headaches 3.0%
tremors 3.0%
bleeding 2.2%
stuffy nose 2.2%

Reviews for Afrin

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • VGa...
  • September 18, 2018

For Nasal Congestion "I am laughing reading the frustration with the cap. I use Afrin, the best nasal decongestant, period, every time I cannot breathe to sleep. When the medicine wears off, the nose seems more congested than when I started. Now, I learned to only use Afrin in only one nostril. When it wears off in 10-12 hours, I spray the same nostril again. When the cold is gone, the other nostril clears up. Then I stop using Afrin, and about a day later, the medicated nostril clears up too."

10 / 10
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  • Cam...
  • December 31, 2016

For Nasal Congestion "What have they done?! They used a very cheap manufactured plastic bottle which can't be opened and used until drilling a hole into it, which leads to wasting half the liquid. Secondly, its use makes your congestion worse, completely blocked after its temporary effect is gone. You end up having no choice but to become addicted to its use. Never recommend it to anyone."

1 / 10
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  • San...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 13, 2018

For Nasal Congestion "My weak little baby hands had no issue getting the cap off. It took one second. Ya'll must need some serious help on a regular basis if you can't handle this easy-to-remove cap. I used this stuff for the first time last night, and it is amazing! I could not breathe AT ALL, and within a minute I could breathe clearly like nothing was wrong. It REALLY works! It’s a fantastic product, and I regret not using it for past common cold congestion issues while trying to sleep. Read the warnings and the side effects. Don’t abuse the drug. As they state on the directions, you should not need it for more than 3 days. If you have prolonged sinus issues, maybe try something else for regular use so you don’t cause harm. Thanks, Afrin!"

10 / 10
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