Oxymetazoline nasal for Nasal Congestion User Reviews (Page 3)

Brand names: Afrin, Zicam Sinus Relief, Zicam Extreme Congestion Relief, Afrin Original, Afrin Sinus, Vicks Sinex 12-Hour Decongestant Nasal Spray, Mucinex Sinus-Max Full Force, Afrin NoDrip Sinus, Afrin Severe Congestion, Afrin Allergy Sinus Nasal Spray, Dristan 12 Hour Nasal Spray, 12 Hour Nasal Decongestant Spray, Vicks Sinex Severe Nasal Spray, Genasal, Afrin NoDrip Extra Moisturizing, Nostrilla, Four-Way Nasal Spray, Vicks Sinex 12-Hour Decongestant UltraFine Mist, Vicks Sinex Moisturizing 12-Hour Decongestant UltraFine Mist, Mucinex Sinus-Max Moisture Smart, Vicks QlearQuil 12 Hour Nasal Decongestant Moisturizing Spray, Nostrilla 12 Hour, Todays Health Nasal Relief Extra Moisturizing, Afrin NoDrip Original, Afrin NoDrip Severe Congestion, Afrin NoDrip Allergy Sinus, Rhinase D Moisturizing Nasal Decongestant, Mucinex Sinus-Max Clear & Cool Giltuss Severe Sinus Allerest 12 Hour Nasal Spray Duramist Plus CVS Health Sinus Relief Duration 12 Hour Nasal …show all brand names

Oxymetazoline nasal has an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from a total of 205 reviews for the treatment of Nasal Congestion. 36% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 55% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Oxymetazoline nasal

Melvi...
August 19, 2009

"I tried this product as a result of a bad day of allergies. It worked as advertised, clearing out my sinuses effectively. However, I did not read the directions thoroughly and used it for 3 days. After I stopped, I suffered the rebound congestion, and it was horrible. I nearly gave in to the temptation to use it again, especially since I couldn't sleep with the congestion. Luckily, I found a simple alternative--BreatheRight strips. They hold the sinuses open nicely, allowing me to sleep without turning to Afrin again. Hopefully, the condition will go away."

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MPH
July 9, 2019

Afrin (oxymetazoline) "I cannot wait for the day I can open this stupid cap for the Afrin I’ve been trying for the past day, watch many YouTube videos, and 8 family members have tried to get into the bottle.Never buying this product again after this ongoing experience. I have lost this battle but I’ll win this war"

1 / 10

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DHar
Taken for less than 1 month
June 16, 2019

Vicks Sinex 12-Hour Decongestant Nasal Spray (oxymetazoline) "I used the 12 hour spray twice over the past 48 hours and now my nasal passages are completely closed. The pharmacist recommended I take the two decongestant pills; however, not change and I'm fearing this may require medical attention."

1 / 10

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nodoz
April 16, 2009

"This medicine is very effective at first glance but it is quite addictive. I suffer from asthma and always congested nose. Still my nose was never too congested to have to use these so I limited the use only when I had a cold. I had a lung infection about a year ago and had to take antibiotics and this for about 2 weeks. When I tried to quit it, my nose would get more congested then when I was sick. I thought this would go away within 1 or 2 days. Finally, I had to go back to using the spray again and I was hooked. I have been trying to minimize the use of it but every time I quit, it causes that horrible congestion without me having ANY cold or flu."

1 / 10

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Ash
January 21, 2019

Afrin (oxymetazoline) "Hey, Afrin. Maybe check your products before you send them out? The product I bought I guess is defective because it will NOT open. Obviously, push down and turn counterclockwise- easy enough? Apparently not for Afrin to figure out. I’ve tried getting the nasal spray to open, and the other 2 members of my household have tried as well. First time and last time buying anything from this brand. Now I have to take an extra trip to the store while sick and in the aftermath of a blizzard. Ridiculously frustrating."

1 / 10

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Stuff...
January 17, 2016

Afrin (oxymetazoline) "I have been a satisfied Afrin loyalist for years, but as of today will no longer be able to say the same because the bottles are now outfitted with what appear to be new child protection safety caps, AND THEY ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN. Impossible. After removing the disposable outer plastic seal (not new), I and another perfectly able adult tried and tried to turn and remove the nozzle cap, without success. Meaning, this new design isn't just a minor hindrance or annoyance; we were NEVER able to open and use the product. It will have to be returned for refund. Disappointing!"

2 / 10

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Wenda
Taken for less than 1 month
November 21, 2022

Afrin (oxymetazoline) "I love Afrin. It’s the best for nasal congestion, however, the new cap is impossible to open. I am forced to change brands although I wish that I didn’t have to. I have a full bottle that I can’t use."

10 / 10

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Harve...
November 17, 2018

Afrin (oxymetazoline) "The cap on the bottle is ridiculous. Can't get it off !!! Finally got it off after 15 minutes. Ended up using pliers.Also the spray gave me a horrendous headache and did very little for congestion. I will never waste my money on this product again!!!"

1 / 10

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Anonymous
February 26, 2017

Afrin (oxymetazoline) "Awful experience!! Couldn't get the cap off so I spent 30 minutes trying to get it off. After 30 mins and a bloody cut up thumb I finally just grabbed my old bottle of nostrilla (which I would have much rather bought but couldn't find any at the store. For anyone reading this nostrilla is a 10/10 for me!!) Punctured a whole in the afrin bottle and squeezed the stuff into the nostrilla bottle... so nostrilla you the real MVP!!"

1 / 10

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PCM
Taken for less than 1 month
October 19, 2018

Afrin (oxymetazoline) "Product may be great but it's worthless if you can't open the bottle to use it. Horrific container design. Based on countless reviews and videos, this should have prompted product changes by now. Generic brand works just as we'll and doesn't waste valuable life trying to open the cap."

1 / 10

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Godiv...
Taken for less than 1 month
February 5, 2019

Zicam Extreme Congestion Relief (oxymetazoline) "Well, my second time using this med. First time it literally worked in 2 days (a little over 1 day). This time around it's working great, the only issue is my nose is extremely dry and burning but only my left nostril. Other than that this med works a miracle."

9 / 10

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Mallary
January 27, 2016

Afrin Original (oxymetazoline) "What experience??? It would be nice If I could get the top to open!!! Even my husband is puzzled by this new top! You're not only keeping kids from using the bottle of nasal spray your keeping ME a woman in my mid sixties from using your product! I have arthritis but can usually be creative and get to a product somehow! In your quest to be SAFE you have lost a customer!!! I will use a competitor from now on. I have used your various nasal sprays on and off for years and you have now gone beyond the absurd in your quest for safety, or whatever it is you are doing it for. Maybe you should consider a "handicap" version or go back to the original...only then will you get my loyalty as a customer back! Leave well enough alone!"

1 / 10

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Pjano
Taken for less than 1 month
May 29, 2018

Afrin (oxymetazoline) "I forgot about my last experience with the darn cap when I bought this today because it had been quite awhile ago. Just took about 20 minutes practically tearing my fingers up trying to get the cap off. Finally picked up heavy duty pet nail clippers and cut through the side of the red cap to get to the spray. Ridiculous! I will forever remember not to buy this product again. The product works IF you can get to it."

2 / 10

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Marie
January 18, 2017

Afrin (oxymetazoline) "Medication works great for nasal congestion. Now, trying to take off the lid is a different story, I almost returned it. After 3 mins a fellow coworker finally got the lid off. I understand child proofing but, this is ridiculous!!"

3 / 10

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Claire
Taken for less than 1 month
January 8, 2017

Nostrilla (oxymetazoline) "Don't buy! The bottle is freakin' impossible to open especially when you can't breathe and all you want is relief. Tried everything to get lid off. Eventually I got it off with my teeth as this was only way I could keep the bottom half from turning as I twisted lid. I still ended up with medicine in my mouth because leaked while I was trying to turn lid off. Most stupid design ever, go with a different brand, trust me!"

1 / 10

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Jcami...
January 4, 2017

Afrin (oxymetazoline) "Shameful!! You sell medication that can't be used because Bayer chose to save money using a defective bottle that won't open. Clearly no quality control or concern for consumers--even if they are strong healthy drilling rig operators."

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2017
January 4, 2017

Nostrilla (oxymetazoline) "Wish I did listen what others said after reviewing their experiences. Can't even open it and I don't think so I am dumb lol. So this is just in regard to their useless container. I also broke the container and applied to my kids nose which he woke me up in the middle of the night saying that his nose burn. Stay away this product but if you don't listen, be my hero to open the container as well as burn your nose."

1 / 10

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OConn...
December 29, 2016

Afrin (oxymetazoline) "Twice now - more fool me - I have bought the original nasal spray and had the top take everything off when I opened it, rendering the product USELESS. It's annoying you can't rely on what was once a strong brand."

1 / 10

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Tiger
January 19, 2017

Afrin (oxymetazoline) "This company should be sued they sell nasal spray that you can't even open to use! Waste of money. My husband is ridiculous enough to buy this nasal spray again when we knew we always have a hard time opening the damn thing. And the nasal spray itself isn't as effective it doesn't spray it squirts lots of liquid when you give it a quick squeeze. Terrible"

1 / 10

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Buck
Taken for 5 to 10 years
June 28, 2019

Afrin NoDrip Original (oxymetazoline) "I've used Afrin for years. Usually twice a day and as far as I know have not suffered any side affects. My family doctor has advised me not to use it but when I have tried his recommended product, it doesn't work for me so I have always gone back to Afrin. I live in a part of Texas where a lot of people suffer from airborne allergies. I'm not saying Afrin is the only good product on the market, but it works for me."

10 / 10

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djman...
Taken for less than 1 month
February 28, 2019

Afrin Original (oxymetazoline) "This product is a God send. I’ve tried almost all decongestant oral tablets and sprays including expensive mometasone nasal spray but couldn’t get relief I needed. The very first time I used it, it unclogged my nasal congestion. What a relief! I can breathe very well. This is gonna be the only product I’ll be using from now on for occasional episodes of nasal congestion if ever I would need it at all cause I just recently had sinus surgery. This was prescribed by my surgeon doctor and it just works perfectly."

10 / 10

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Hard...
Taken for less than 1 month
November 21, 2016

Nostrilla (oxymetazoline) "This stuff is easily the best nose spray I've used. However, the cap is nearly impossible to open. Part of the problem is the base (trigger) moves while you are trying to remove the cap when you first open it. You also need a strong grip to squeeze the sides as directed on the cap to remove it. Highly recommended, but you will spend some time trying to open it when you use it for the first time."

9 / 10

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Erik
April 15, 2022

Zicam Extreme Congestion Relief (oxymetazoline) "First time trying the product and my experience is terrible. I squirted it up my nose 2x and sniffed it up deeply …. Instantly felt like the stuff went to my right ear and now my ear hurts & it isn’t draining as of 12 hrs later."

1 / 10

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Jeanne
January 21, 2016

Afrin (oxymetazoline) "My new Dr. Recommend I use afin for my sinus congestion, the first time my nose and my throat burned and stinging. Now my throat is sore and I lost my voice. It made my illness worse. I was better of using saline."

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Notha...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
June 29, 2016

Afrin (oxymetazoline) "I bought a squeeze bottle 2 days ago and used it twice before the bottle opened at the seam and leaked all the solution everywhere. This is no longer a quality product and I will be using alternatives."

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