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Old 10-27-2005, 02:04 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Medusa99
Yes, there are sudafed tablets that are specifically for congestion. I really don't know about them being habit forming like a nasal spray though, so that is something you might want to look into and consider.

They tend not to be, as the decongestion of the tablets isn't as harsh as that of the sprays.

NEVER, EVER use a spray for more than 3 days, I usually tell people who come asking after it only 2 days even. You're lucky if the bad congestion only lasted a day or so, some people get it for like a week once they get off the stuff. It ain't pretty, and it's almost always worse then the congestion they started using the spray for in the first place.

Flonase is a better way for long term relief, and won't have those unpleasent rebound effects once you do stop. It's a topical corticosteroid and essentially it stops inflammation in your sinuses, which can cause congestion.
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