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What Are the Common Albuterol Side Effects Seen With Quick Relief Inhalers?

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Updated July 24, 2009

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Question: What Are the Common Albuterol Side Effects Seen With Quick Relief Inhalers?
Understanding side effects of all your asthma medications is nearly as important as understanding how to take your medications. You need to know the symptoms and what to do about albuterol side effects.
Answer: Understanding possible albuterol side effects is an important part of your asthma management plan. While albuterol side effects will not be experienced by most patients using albuterol and other related medicines, being knowledgeable of potential albuterol side effects and whether you need emergency help is an important skill.

Common albuterol side effects that you should mention to your healthcare provider if they are persistent or become bothersome include:

  • Appetite changes
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Hyperactivity
  • Nausea or feeling sick at your stomach
  • Nervousness
  • Shakiness
  • Sinus pain
  • Sore throat
  • Tremor
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Vomiting

More Serious Side Effects

Some albuterol side effects require you to see a healthcare provider immediately. These would include:

  • Allergic reactions like rash, hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue
  • Chest pain
  • Ear pain
  • Fast or irregular heartbeat
  • Hoarseness
  • Pounding in the chest
  • Red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin
  • Severe headache or dizziness
  • Trouble breathing

Source:

Medline Plus. Accessed July 10, 2009. Albuterol

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