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    Default Anyone here ever been addicted to nasal spray?

    Just curious, because I got hooked on Afrin a few weeks ago due to allergies. I'm trying to break the addiction right now and it's honestly been one of the most frustrating things I've ever had to deal with! I try to only take it at night-but since it becomes less effective with overuse, a lot of the time I end up waking up in the middle of the night anyway, unable to breathe. And then, I have to either take more of it, or spend the rest of the morning tossing and turning. Oh and I've also learned that breathing through my mouth in my sleep makes me have nightmares. Plus since I don't take it during the day I can't breathe properly and have to blow my nose constantly, which is rather embarrassing. It is sooooo shitty!

    I tried watering it down with saline spray...it worked for a couple days but then it started getting worse. I did some research and found out that saline sprays contain a preservative which aggravates swollen sinuses. Erg. I finally ended up ordering a Rhinostat kit last night. It seems promising but it will still take about a month to fully wean myself using their system.

    On the plus side, last night I bought a nasal douche (lol) and it's amazing! I'm gonna use it all the time from now on because I already had sinus problems from urban pollution and secondhand smoke.

    Anyone else ever have this problem? How did you break the addiction?

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    Default Re: Anyone here ever been addicted to nasal spray?

    Oh and in case you clicked on this thread because of the interesting title and think I'm a nut for getting addicted to nasal spray:

    http://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/14/health/14spra.html

    http://www.kensavage.com/archives/af...ray-addiction/

    http://www.sueeasy.com/class_action_...hp?case_id=305

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    Default Re: Anyone here ever been addicted to nasal spray?

    I'm not sure what you mean by addicted, but as an early teen I used Afrin on and off for sinus problems. The shitty thing was after a few days you'd feel better and then stop taking it and your nose would stop up again. I totally couldn't deal with not being able to nose breathe. I can tolerate it now and haven't used that stuff in years.
    So I feel your pain, hard to come off it.

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    Default Re: Anyone here ever been addicted to nasal spray?

    I've been addicted to sillier things, don't worry.
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    Default Re: Anyone here ever been addicted to nasal spray?

    Yes my nose sucks. I havent had nasal spray for a few months but was planning on giving back in today but didnt make it to the store before it shut. What is this nasal douche you speak of... sounds beautiful..

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jessie_tinydancer View Post
    What is this nasal douche you speak of... sounds beautiful..
    OMG it's amazing...have you heard of the neti pot? It's pretty similar, here in the states they are both made by the same manufacturers. The difference is that a neti pot is like a watering can for your nose, while a nasal douche is a soft plastic bottle that you sqeeze the saline out of, so you can control the pressure. If they have neti pots in Aus. then you can probably get a nasal douche too, take a look in the allergy/cold section of the drugstore.

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    ^ I am going to find this today... lets just say I think there is a bit of a backlog up there... allergies, mixed with dust particles, mixed with a pill I snorted in 2007 and maybe a bit of cocaine, mixed with more snot.. mmmmm And I have a big nose... lots of room ... k Im starting to sound like Ruby talking about her poop.

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    I'd suggest talking to your doctor about this. I have terrible allergies and have tried almost everything OTC. Benedryl works, but it makes me act like a zombie walking around half asleep. See if the doctor can prescribe you Xyzal. It's a level two antihistamine and AMAZING. Then see if you still go for the Afrin. It might be less of an addiction and more just a severe need of wanting to breath and knowing you have a quick solution available to you.
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    Default Re: Anyone here ever been addicted to nasal spray?

    My best friend uses that nasal douche/neti pot-like thing and she swears by it, glad you found an alternative. maybe I should get one....
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    Default Re: Anyone here ever been addicted to nasal spray?

    Its called rebound and yes nasal spray will give you rebound. Try using a saline spray, and them wean off of that.

    If you just cant get rid of the runny nose, see a ear, nose and throat doc.

    My husband is a 3rd degree black belt and has had 6 nose breaks and 5 surgerys. Cronic nose drip and stuffy nose until his last surgery about 4 years ago. Doc said sprays only make it worse and stay away if possible!

    Now me, I'm addidicted to eye drops which are not good for you either......
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    Default Re: Anyone here ever been addicted to nasal spray?

    I'm addicted to Afrin! Have been able to wean off using plain Benydryl at night along with a prescription nasal spray such as Rhinocort or Nasonex.

    Thanks for creating this thread though! I am going to the Dr. and I'll see if she will give me some script nasal spray so I can wean from Afrin.

    Its a nasty habit, sucks. I feel like I have to have a bottle of Afrin with me everywhere I go.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jessie_tinydancer View Post
    ^ I am going to find this today... lets just say I think there is a bit of a backlog up there... allergies, mixed with dust particles, mixed with a pill I snorted in 2007 and maybe a bit of cocaine, mixed with more snot.. mmmmm And I have a big nose... lots of room ... k Im starting to sound like Ruby talking about her poop.
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    Default Re: Anyone here ever been addicted to nasal spray?

    also i think the neti pot is the best for clearing out your sinuses or w/e. i haven't tried it but all i hear is good things. i will have to try it, maybe i won't have as many boogers.
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