Proventil (Albuterol)

Generic name: Albuterol sulfate
Other brand names: Apo-Salvent, Novo-Salmol, Proventil Inhaler, Salbutamol, Ventolin, Ventodisk, Volmax Extended Release Tablets

Side Effects
as reported by "The PDR® Family Guide To Prescription Drugs®"

"More common side effects may include:
Aggression, agitation, cough, diarrhea, dizziness, excitement, general bodily discomfort, headache, heartburn, increased appetite, increased blood pressure, indigestion, irritability, labored breathing, light-headedness, muscle cramps, nausea, nervousness, nightmares, nosebleed, over activity, palpitations, rapid heartbeat, rash, ringing in the ears, shakiness, sleeplessness, stomachache, stuffy nose, throat irritation, tooth discoloration, tremors, vomiting, wheezing, worsening bronchospasm

"Less common side effects may include:
Chest pain (sometimes crushing) or discomfort, difficulty urinating, drowsiness, dry mouth and throat, flushing, high blood pressure, muscle spasm, restlessness, sweating, unusual taste, vertigo, weakness

"Rare side effects following the use of inhaled albuterol include:
Hoarseness, increased breathing or wheezing, skin rash or hives, unusual and unexpected swelling of mouth and throat. "

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