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Oxymetazoline nasal and Pain: What Users Say

Brand names: Afrin, Zicam Sinus Relief, Afrin NoDrip Severe Congestion, Zicam Extreme Congestion Relief, Afrin Original, Vicks Sinex 12-Hour Decongestant Nasal Spray, Mucinex Sinus-Max Full Force, Afrin Severe Congestion, Afrin NoDrip Sinus, Vicks Sinex Severe Nasal Spray, Afrin Sinus, Afrin NoDrip Extra Moisturizing, 12 Hour Nasal Decongestant Spray, Nostrilla, Vicks Sinex 12-Hour Decongestant UltraFine Mist, Vicks Sinex Moisturizing 12-Hour Decongestant UltraFine Mist, Afrin Allergy Sinus Nasal Spray, Rhinase D Moisturizing Nasal Decongestant, Four-Way Nasal Spray, Mucinex Sinus-Max Moisture Smart, Dristan 12 Hour Nasal Spray, Vicks QlearQuil 12 Hour Nasal Decongestant Moisturizing Spray, Nostrilla 12 Hour, Todays Health Nasal Relief Extra Moisturizing, Afrin NoDrip Original, Afrin NoDrip Allergy Sinus, Mucinex Sinus-Max Clear & Cool Giltuss Severe Sinus Allerest 12 Hour Nasal Spray Duramist Plus CVS Health Sinus Relief Duration Genasal 12 Hour Nasal …show all brand names

Pain: mentioned by 4 users (1.8%)

Based on user experiences from 228 Oxymetazoline nasal reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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burning 3.9%
increased heart rate 3.5%
headaches 2.6%
tremors 2.6%
addiction 2.2%
stuffy nose 2.2%
high blood pressure 1.8%
pain 1.8%
anxiety 1.3%
bleeding 1.3%

Reviews for Oxymetazoline nasal

Showing 4 reviews tagged with "pain". Clear filters to view all 228 reviews.
Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Dda...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 7, 2018

For Nasal Congestion "Absolutely horrible! After my boyfriend took the cap off (took forever), I sprayed it in my nose and now I'm in tears by the pain I'm feeling. My nose and throat are on fire! The medication caused me to throw up. Horrible, will never buy again!"

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  • Unh...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 30, 2021

Oxymetazoline nasal for Nasal Congestion "I would not wish Afrin upon my worst enemy. My nasal cavity burns horribly, and my throat is sore and stingy. I’ve tried saline spray, gargling water, blowing my nose, and taking Advil with no avail. I was at one point on the verge of tears."

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  • Kid...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • April 1, 2021

For Nasal Congestion "Neil-med SinuFrin is a lifesaver for me. I've been using 1 squirt in each nostril just before going to bed for many years. This is all I need to be able to easily breathe. There are only two reasons I stop for now. 1) Nasal passages are clear. (not very often) 2) Nasal passages feel raw, the spray hurts, and I sneeze a lot. This happens at most once a year. My doctor tells me I shouldn't use this, but the stuff he keeps telling me to use doesn't work. My biggest concern and something I haven't been able to find out is what are the long-term use issues with this type of spray?"

10 / 10
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  • Ira...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 20, 2022

For Nasal Congestion "I have found my people! Just a few weeks ago, I went through the drama of trying to open that cap! For a second, I thought I lost my marbles not being able to open it. My sinuses were in such pain that I considered sawing the stupid neck of the bottle off and just snorting a line of the fluid from my countertop. Will buy Afrin in the pump mist form from now on, rather than that archaic squeeze bottle."

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