Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
Less common
Bladder pain
bloody or cloudy urine
chest discomfort or pain
chills
cough
cough producing mucus
diarrhea
difficult or labored breathing
difficulty with swallowing
dizziness
feeling of warmth
fever
frequent urge to urinate
hives, itching, or skin rash
hoarseness
loss of appetite
lower back or side pain
nausea
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
runny nose
sore throat
stomach pain
swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
tightness in the chest
unusual tiredness or weakness
Rare
Hives or welts
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
noisy breathing
swelling of the mouth or throat
Incidence not known
Agitation
arm, back, or jaw pain
chest tightness or heaviness
confusion
decreased urine
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
drowsiness
dry mouth
extra heartbeat
fainting
flushed, dry skin
fruit-like breath odor
headache
increased hunger
increased thirst
increased urination
irritability
lightheadedness
muscle pain or cramps
nervousness
nightmares
numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
pounding in the ears
rapid, deep breathing
restlessness
seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
seizures
slow or fast heartbeat
stomach cramps
sweating
unexplained weight loss
unusual feeling of excitement
vomiting
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Body aches or pain
congestion
voice changes
Less common
Difficult, burning, or painful urination
earache
headache, severe and throbbing
muscle or bone pain
pain
redness or swelling in the ear
redness, swelling, or soreness of the tongue
sneezing
stuffy nose
swelling
tenderness
trouble in holding or releasing urine
trouble sleeping
Rare
Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
Incidence not known
Bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
change in taste
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
gagging
rough, scratchy sound to voice
sensation of spinning
tightness in the throat
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
 Albuterol side effects (more detail)
