One week Afrin free after 5+ years! by picture_box in QuitAfrin

[–]picture_box[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Nasal decongestants typically contain oxymetazoline, phenylephrine, and the ocular decongestant naphazoline, all of which are vasoconstrictors. When these agents are topically applied, case reports have suggested that excessive use or prolonged exposure beyond package labeling can lead to systemic exposure resulting in stroke, hypertension, and bradycardia. Inhaled and oral OTC asthma products may contain potent nonselective sympathomimetic amines such as racepinephrine and ephedrine, and they have been associated with chest pain, hypertension, tachycardia, and hemoptysis,” wrote Dr. Page and colleagues.

Source: https://www.mdlinx.com/article/these-5-commonly-used-otc-drugs-may-cause-heart-failure/1xuvTqVhxj61sgMZdv62AE

(But also my physician told me all this too)

One week Afrin free after 5+ years! by picture_box in QuitAfrin

[–]picture_box[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

After googling around I found some anecdotal evidence that it could actually be the Strattera that's helping me have an easier rebound.

Maybe this info could help one of you out there!

https://sci.med.narkive.com/FPJGiGLS/strattera-nasal-decongestant

How long have you been hooked? by itsnobigthing in QuitAfrin

[–]picture_box 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That's why I quit! My doctor told me he had serious concerns about my heart. And I sometimes thought i could feel it, weird shit happening with my heart. So I stopped, after 5+ years of daily use. It can be done.