iheartcats Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I have a cold that just won't leave and the doctor says we have to get it 'cleared up' and, since I can't take Sudafed, wants me to give Afrin Nasal Spray a chance. The Pharmacist and Doctor said it should be OK with POTS and my medicines because it's a local spray...it's the only decongestant I can 'safely' try.Anyone have luck with this? They said only use it three days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firewatcher Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I use it with the mucinex to clear out my nose. I have not had any issues with it systemically. The three day warning is for rebound congestion. If you use it for longer than 3 days, you may get stuffy once you quit using it for the cold. I typically use it to open up my nose enough to use the neti pot if I get that clogged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartcats Posted March 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Thank you - I'm not not afraid to try this one. Mucinex seems to be helping so I hope this helps clear me up so I don't have to take antibiotics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tia Koul Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I use mucinex and afrin as well. No problems. Watch out for afrin addiction!!!!! Use it for a few days, just don't over use it. Then take a break from it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmruls Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Use a Netti pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potsgirl Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Afrin is the only decongestant spray I can tolerate. I've used it for up to five days before, but would probably stick to 3-4 days to be safe. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartcats Posted March 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I used it this morning with no issues. I'll definitely only use it for 3 days, but I'm relieved there is a decongestant I can use! I do not want to go on antibiotics (I'm having some IBS symptoms) and that just makes things horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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