Levalbuterol Side Effects

Brand Names: Xopenex, Xopenex HFA

Please note - some side effects for Levalbuterol may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Levalbuterol - for the consumer

Levalbuterol Aerosol

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Levalbuterol Aerosol:

Dizziness; dry mouth; nervousness; runny or stuffy nose; sore or dry throat; tremor.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; fast or irregular heartbeat; new or worsening wheezing, coughing, or trouble breathing; severe headache or dizziness; severe or persistent trouble sleeping; sudden shortness of breath; unusual hoarseness.

Levalbuterol Solution

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Levalbuterol Solution:

Cough; diarrhea; dizziness; headache; nervousness; sinus inflammation; sore throat; stomach upset; stuffy nose; tremor.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever; new or worsened trouble breathing; pounding in the chest; severe cough; severe headache or dizziness; unusual hoarseness; wheezing.

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