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Some patients have a dry or irritated throat or a dry mouth after using bronchodilators. To help prevent these problems, gargle and rinse the mouth or take a sip of water after each dose.
The most common side effects are nervousness or restlessness and trembling. These problems usually go away as the body adjusts to the drug and do not require medical treatment. Less common side effects, such as bad taste in the mouth, coughing, dizziness or lightheadedness, drowsiness, headache, sweating, fast or pounding heartbeat, muscle cramps or twitches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sleep problems and weakness also may occur and do not need medical attention unless they do not go away or they interfere with normal activities.
More serious side effects are not common, but may occur. If any of the following side effects occur, check with the physician who prescribed the medicine as soon as possible:
- chest pain or discomfort
- irregular or fluttery heartbeat
- unusual bruising
- hives or rash
- swelling
- wheezing or other breathing problems
- numbness in the hands or feet
- blurred vision
Other side effects are possible. Anyone who has unusual symptoms after using a bronchodilator should get in touch with his or her physician.
— Nancy Ross-Flanigan
