Reply #38: OK, he's dependent on the nasal spray

[Warpy]

Have him pick a side. Tell him to use the spray on that one side only, and try to stretch out the doses. He will be very anxious during this period, tissues swell in response to the drug being withdrawn and it will be harder to breathe. Expect him to be like a bear with a sore head.

Antihistamines can help, especially at night.

Once he's stable medicating one side infrequently, he needs to stretch out the time/decrease the dosage. Instead of a good squirt, make it a half hearted squirt.

He can get off the stuff without medical attention. It is unpleasant but it can be done.