Dangerous if not used properly! I have used Afrin for the past few years periodically to relieve sinus congestion due to a cold. Recently, I used the spray for longer than the recommended 3 days to relieve congestion from a particularly bad sinus cold. I am a fairly large guy and figured I could handle the increased dosage...bad idea. After a week of use (3-4 times per day...sometimes more) I deve...
Afrin keeps me up all night! My mother noticed that my left pupil started varying sizes rapidly and my vision was a little blurry. I'm sure I didn't spray my eye. And I am not taking any other drug. These effects eventually wore off.
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Maryanne | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/21/2023
Condition: Stuffy Nose
Overall rating 5.0
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One nostril was stuffed, after three days of spraying (2x) both sides, it cleared out, dark yellow snot is all that's left. At least it is coming out. Love it.
But, now the other side is stuffed up. Can I start now, or do I wait for a couple days. I wish I knew how long to wait for the next time I can begin.
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Anonymous | Male | Patient
12/18/2022
Condition: Stuffy Nose
Overall rating 2.7
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I did two in each nostril my sinuses are on fire can breathe but my sense of smell dampened in one nostril.
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beersnob | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/26/2017
Condition: Stuffy Nose
Overall rating 1.7
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I woke up after using 1 time with very blurred vision went to Dr. asap cleared up after several drops. Will never use again.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/15/2017
Condition: Stuffy Nose
Overall rating 5.0
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LOVE IT..THIS SINUS SPRAY WORKS LIKE A MAGIC, I USED AT NIGHT AFTER I COULDN'T ABLE TO SLEEP DUE TO CONGESTED NOSE SOON AS I USED THE SPRAY, THE SWELLING WENT DOWN VERY FAST I SLEPT VERY WELL.
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ssaa | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/7/2016
Condition: Stuffy Nose
Overall rating 5.0
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Afrin works wonders for me. Whenever I have a really bad stuffy nose that I can't breathe through my nose, I use this and my nose is cleared within 5 minutes. I only need 2 sprays in each nostrils at night and it will last me until the next morning. During the day as I move about, the nose won't stay blocked so I don't use Afrin during the day. It helps me to sleep at night comfortably.
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Jill | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/11/2015
Condition: Stuffy Nose
Overall rating 5.0
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Afrin works extremely well for me. The effects are immediate. I go from being unable to breathe to breathing comfortably through a clear nose in about 5 minutes. It does make me sneeze a lot temporarily, but only for about 20-30 minutes after I use it. I recommend it.
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Courtney | 13-18 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/20/2015
Condition: Runny Nose
Overall rating 2.0
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Given to me by my mother for a runny nose, it did not work. I sprayed it once in each nostril and immediately felt a horrible stinging sensation in my nose. I thought that meant it was working but I was very wrong. I will admit that it did stop my runny nose for a good 5 minutes. Not long after my mouth started to water and I found myself haveing to spit every 20 seconds. Then my nose started running again and I felt a sudden wave of weakness. And to top it off, my stomach decided this was not good for me and I had to try to throw it up twice. I took this medication about 30 minutes ago and now im still spitting it up and my nose wont stop dripping. Do not recommend taking this. With side effects like these, it is NOT worth it.Read More Read Less
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Maryelln5 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
1/20/2014
Condition: Stuffy Nose
Overall rating 5.0
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Francie Duncan's | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/15/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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It did not feel like it was going up my nose, back on the plane I was still in sever pain!
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/26/2013
Condition: Stuffy Nose
Overall rating 5.0
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I was first introduced this medication when I was a young age for sinus infections. It works great for me. I do recommend that you only use as directed because if you use it longer than 3 days then your symptoms may reoccur and worse.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/7/2011
Condition: Stuffy Nose
Overall rating 3.3
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Afrin Sinus helps me in my allergic crises
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lebrique | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/12/2009
Condition: Stuffy Nose
Overall rating 5.0
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Afrin is cheap and effective. I've used it nightly (left-side only) for over 40 years. It keeps my nose open and allows very comfortable nose-breathing all night. In the morning and through the day, when I'm up and around, my nose stays open very well. The drug has never lost potency or evidently harmed me (BP is fine) or my nasal passages. I have not had much of a desire to break this "addiction".
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ILUVLUCY | 45-54 | Female | Patient
6/30/2009
Condition: Stuffy Nose
Overall rating 5.0
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I have alot of sinus problems and i get to where i can not breathe thur my nose..This works wonders where sudafed does not. But be careful, I have found i need to use it more than 3 days as recommend and its hard to stop using it and i have alot of sneezing when i use it.
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Jblot | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/28/2009
Condition: Stuffy Nose
Overall rating 3.0
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Afrin keeps me up all night! My mother noticed that my left pupil started varying sizes rapidly and my vision was a little blurry. I'm sure I didn't spray my eye. And I am not taking any other drug. These effects eventually wore off.
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sms518 | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/3/2009
Condition: Stuffy Nose
Overall rating 3.7
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Dangerous if not used properly! I have used Afrin for the past few years periodically to relieve sinus congestion due to a cold. Recently, I used the spray for longer than the recommended 3 days to relieve congestion from a particularly bad sinus cold. I am a fairly large guy and figured I could handle the increased dosage...bad idea. After a week of use (3-4 times per day...sometimes more) I developed severe insomnia, panic attacks, rapid breathing and heart rate, shaking, and cold sweats. Life was absolutely miserable for about a week until the drug finally worked its way out of my system. I searched the web and found several other individuals who have experienced the same side effects as me due to overuse of the spray. Aside from doing the obvious and following the label warnings, I would strongly suggest consulting with your doctor before using this product or ANY nasal decongestant, for that matter. You don't want to experience what I went through...trust me!Read More Read Less
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Tom | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/7/2009
Condition: Stuffy Nose
Overall rating 3.7
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Stay away from this drug, I got cold, stuffy nose, use it for few days, and it become very hard to stop using it, because the condensation got worst, and now I can’t leave without Afrin. It started twice a day, then 3, 4, 5, 6……
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/12/2008
Condition: Stuffy Nose
Overall rating 5.0
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Excellent. Both nostrils closed up due to a bad cold. Used two sprays in each, and they opened fully and it lasted a long time! Can only be used for 3 days though as if it is used longer, it can cause rebound congestion.
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zirathemonkey | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/25/2007
Condition: Runny Nose
Overall rating 3.7
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Allergic reaction....rash on sholder blades....very itchy!!
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