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Used two nasal sprays together and now worried about side effects

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HealthAnxietyNC · 25/08/2026 05:45

As if I don't have enough to give myself to worry about, I've just used 2 sprays per nostril of each medication and now I'm freaking out wondering if I'm going to have a brain bleed.

Internet is not helping because it assumes Sudafed is tablet form even though I keep typing in 'nasal spray'.

No way for me to get it out of my nostrils so what's done is done, I guess, but what can I expect?

I thought it might be okay because assumed they might work differently but now I'm second guessing myself and I'm worried!

Just to add: I've been up all night with hay fever and HA so obviously have impaired judgement which is not helping anything!

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sorrynotathome · 25/08/2026 06:11

Nothing will happen.

HealthAnxietyNC · 25/08/2026 06:12

@sorrynotathome thank you so much - my nose is sore inside and my throat hurts a little with a bad taste but I can live with all of that

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pearlsclutchedhard · 25/08/2026 06:14

You will be absolutely fine 😊

bloominghell76 · 25/08/2026 06:20

You'll be fine. Do you have health anxiety?

pinkishtongue · 25/08/2026 07:06

What sprays? In summer I use a steroid nasal spray plus a decongestant spray if my hayfever is bad. It’s fine.

HealthAnxietyNC · 25/08/2026 07:08

pinkishtongue · 25/08/2026 07:06

What sprays? In summer I use a steroid nasal spray plus a decongestant spray if my hayfever is bad. It’s fine.

Beconase and Sudafed. Sorry that wasn't included! AI removed it from the title, I guess!

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Wajeehakamran · 25/08/2026 17:21

Two nasal sprays together don’t automatically mean something serious, but it depends on the exact sprays and doses. Since you’re worried, check the labels and speak to a pharmacist for reassurance, especially if you develop unusual or severe symptoms.

tealsea · 25/08/2026 17:31

I do this every time I go for a run and any time my hay fever / dodgy sinuses are feeling worse than usual. In fact did it this morning before 10mile run. I’m still alive! But I do think you need to be reviwed for your health anxiety.

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