@jacob: Well, if your system got too used to the pills, that's what's called an addiction

I'm not calling you a druggie tho, don't worry
I used to have a stuffed nose all the time and I was taking that spray every day (Otrivin I think it was). After a week or more I noticed it wasn't helpig as much as it used to, so I doubled the doses. And then used them more often. Because I just couldn't sleep with my nose stuffed all the time. Once I noticed the addiction was developing, I forced myself to stop taking it.
Same with a really strong pain killer I used to take for my periods. After a while no other medication was helpful. then I would have to take 2 of that one that used to help. And I decided to quit that too. Was hard
I guess I've had more severe meds addictions than you do, but it's still and addiction if you feel some withdrawal effects. At least if you ask me. It's just my personal opinion
@Haze: I was thinking all XD