Oxymetazoline

Treatment with Oxymetazoline does not cause mental addiction. However, patients may get physically addicted such that they may feel an urge to use Oxymetazoline. Hence, it should only be used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

No, Oxymetazoline is not a steroid or an antihistamine. It belongs to a class of medications called adrenergic medicines that are used as nasal decongestants (to relieve congestion of the nose).

Oxymetazoline is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

There are no such reports which suggest occurrence of side effects such as cataract, insomnia (inability to sleep) or drowsiness during treatment with Oxymetazoline. However, Oxymetazoline can raise blood pressure when taken with medicines that are used to treat depression, like selegiline and moclobemide. It can also decrease the effect of medicines used to treat blood pressure. Hence, patients should consult doctors regarding the possible side effects and drug interactions.

Oxymetazoline should not be taken simultaneously with Benadryl (diphenhydramine)/phenylephrine/pseudoephedrine. Consult your doctor before using any other medicine with Oxymetazoline.