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Afrin Addiction- Misappropriate Warning Label Emerging Class Action Lawsuit
| Afrin Addiction- Misappropriate Warning Label |
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| | 305 | LEAD PLAINTIFF: morriscode Case Filed: 2008-05-13 |
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Case Summary: Rhinitis Medicamentosa (nasal spray addiction as a result of rebound congestion) is caused by the prolonged use of Afrin and other over-the-counter decongestant nasal sprays. The active ingredient in these sprays is a topical vasoconstrictor that temporarily reduces the size of the nasal turbinates, opens the nasal airway and provides decongestant relief. Rebound congestion is the result of abnormal swelling and enlargement (hypertrophy) of the nasal mucosa, which blocks the nasal airway completely and causes extreme discomfort. This rebound congestion is temporarily relieved once again by the administration of another dose of Afrin or other nasal spray. As soon as the temporary effect of the last dose of spray wears off, the swollen nasal mucosa again block the airway and another dose of spray is required to provide relief. The commencement of this cycle represents the initiation of the addiction. Afrin nasal spray addiction can (and often does) last a lifetime. Rhinostat has documented many cases of individuals who reported that they have been addicted to Afrin and other nasal sprays for more than forty years. Because the nasal spray itself is the root cause of the problem, the only effective way to eliminate it is to discontinue the use of the sprays. As any person that has suffered with rhinitis medicamentosa will tell you, this is much easier said than done. Breaking this addiction is not simply a matter of will power. The ability to breathe comfortably is essential to normal human functionality. Only a small percentage of these people (less than 4%, according to our research) are able to endure the misery associated with "cold turkey" withdrawal. Unable to sleep, eat, work or socialize comfortably, the large majority of these people simply return to the use of the spray to end their misery. Case Detail: The misappropriate and misleading label gives no warning to anticipate severe lifelong addiction. Nor, it's possible required surgerys, and hours of misery, visits to doctors, prescriptions, and therapy to kick the addiction. |
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