Otrivin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• CT8...
• August 4, 2017

For Nasal Congestion "Good for the congestion, clears you up, however, used for only 1.5 days and the inside of my nose is raw and bleeding. The spray also has hurt/stung the back of my throat. Have used nasal sprays in the past, no other has ever had these effects."

• Don...
• February 22, 2017

For Nasal Congestion "Became addicted to it. Used it several times a day for about 20 years. HAD to use it to keep nostrils open. Finally, a doctor said I should stop. I quit cold turkey. Very hard. After about a month, it was OVER. I do not need them now and do not have to carry nose drops 24/7. Do NOT start using it!!! Have been off them for over 15 years now."

• Kos...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 11, 2020

For Nasal Congestion "Otrivin worked great for my blocked nose too. I had a blocked nose for a few days, and it was starting to get too annoying. Otrivin cleared up within two minutes after use. It did exactly what I used it for."

• Con...
• December 10, 2017

For Nasal Congestion "This nasal spray works in seconds and lasts for hours. I had a cold, stuffy, runny nose and a constant draining at the back of my throat, which caused me to cough incessantly. After taking Otrivin, all of my symptoms stopped. It can cause a slight headache if you take too much, and you can get addicted because it works so well. Then, after a while, you get rebound congestion, so be aware of that, and only use it for a few days."

• Moo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 5, 2018

For Nasal Congestion "Always suffered with really bad nasal congestion. I've tried loads of different ones. This is the best! Better than many brands. It is really distressing to continually have a blocked nose. This works a treat."

• Ric...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 9, 2021

For Nasal Congestion "I used to have frequent nasal blockages due to a stuffy nose. Due to this, I developed mouth breathing. Now I'm in my 20s. I took Otrivin every day for 4 months at low dosages, generally 1 drop per day. Luckily, I never faced rebound congestion as my nose never stuffed up more than normal, neither noticed any unusual symptoms. It worked well every time. While it's been 3 months now, I stopped taking it mostly to avoid any future complications. I now use normal saline drops, it kind of gives relief."

• Can...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 11, 2024

For Nasal Congestion "It's such a powerful drug, deblocks your nose within a minute! Huge relief for me for the nights where I had severe congestion and needed to breathe. I know I can't live without it, and I only use it as needed. No harsh side effects, but I would feel cold/flu-like while using it, stinging inside, but they're all tolerable. After 10 hours, the magic will slowly disappear, though, and sometimes I would get rebound congestion. So please beware!"

• Ann...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 28, 2022

For Nasal Congestion "The best I have seen, been struggling with my sinuses my whole life. Because of Otrivin, the last 3 years I have not been very sick. My sinuses end up causing me bronchitis, and now it keeps my nose open without infections."

• Cla...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 16, 2025

For Nasal Congestion "At first this worked, then got, because I used it for too long, I got rebound congestion and had to keep using it, otherwise, I couldn't breathe. I now use a nasal spray I bought that contains a mixture of cinnamon and manuka, etc., and it helped me get off this, and now I have clear sinuses and hardly ever need to use it. I had a chronic sinus infection and all year-round allergies."

• Ani...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 28, 2021

For Nasal Congestion "It's really bad. I will not recommend it to anyone. After my very first use, my nose is getting a burning sensation and is hurting for the past 20 minutes. The throat has also started getting a weird burning sensation after its usage."

• LGG...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 8, 2023

For Nasal Congestion "My experience with Otrivin has been good. I have used Otrivin Plus each night (1 puff each nostril) for 10 or more years in conjunction with NozOil as directed by my sleep doctor to help me breathe with my CPAP machine. Every few months, I do get irritation in a nostril, so I give that nostril a rest for 4 nights and then start again. My only issue is supply - it’s difficult to find at the moment."

• Stu...
• December 15, 2022

For Nasal Congestion "Gave me a pounding heart, insomnia, and anxiety. Cleared my nose. Not worth the trade-off."

• Hor...
• March 19, 2017

For Nasal Congestion "I'm not sure if it was the cause, but after a week of using Otrivin, I suffered panic disorder (sleep problems, fast heartbeat, chest tightness)."

• sld...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 10, 2014

For Nasal Congestion "Since two years, I am using without any side effect. It is recommended by my doctor."

• Mat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2020

For Nasal Congestion "Otrivin Plus causes severe nasal bleeding! Do not use!"

• Ell...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 18, 2013

For Nasal Congestion "I would rank Otrivin as the best decongestant on the market. I have used the product for years when I have a cold."

• Sek...
• February 3, 2012

For Nasal Congestion "Life-saving at the time of congestion."

• Mrs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 27, 2019

For Nasal Congestion "Otrivin gave me instant relief of nasal congestion. Like 1-2 minutes. Stinging sensation and reduce at 10 minutes. Bad taste once it passes the throat. For me, the benefit outweighs the side effects."

• Sar...
• February 9, 2020

For Nasal Congestion "Makes congestion worse. Never use it again."

• Amy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 9, 2024

For Nasal Congestion "Used for sinus congestion, also helps clear my brain fog with migraines. Found 2 days of this great added with sinus salt rinse. No side effects either."

• Tha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 27, 2018

For Nasal Congestion "Blocked sinus/nose. I cannot recall the last time I have been able to breathe like this through my nose. Good stuff."

• Hub...
• August 4, 2017

For Nasal Congestion "Not suitable for allergy congestion, for example, dust. The drug has a rebound effect, immediate relief at first followed by a worse condition hours later. The more you take, the more you will need."

• M N...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2023

For Nasal Congestion "I do not recommend Otrivin. I have been suffering from pain in my nose and sinuses since using it."

• Dou...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2016

For Nasal Congestion "Good stuff, really clears out that rough nasal problem after a good night out."

• Sin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 21, 2017

For Nasal Congestion "Worst sinus spray ever. Took it once and started to get lightheaded with chest pain. Cleared up my nose, but side effects are not worth it."