Headache, nausea, nervousness, dizziness, shaking (tremor), trouble sleeping, dry mouth, cough, sore throat, or runny nose may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication...
Read moreBy now many of you are aware of the arrival of HFA inhalers that represent the new environmental friendly carriers for aerosol inhalers.... Read more »
It's 2009, and that means we are all being forced to switch officially to the HFA type of asthma inhaler. Many other posts here have dealt... Read more »
"Did you hear about that study? You know, the one that says if you take Atrovent or Spiriva, you're more likely to have a heart attack or... Read more »
Like it or not, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made it official that seven classic asthma and COPD medicines will be phased out... Read more »
When I ask patients what their inhalers do, they almost always respond by saying, “They open up my lungs.” Yes, that’s true. But... Read more »
A new study suggests that patients who take Atrovent for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may be more likely to die of a heart attack. The study... Read more »
Researchers say that the COPD drug Atrovent (ipratropium bromide) may raise the risk of heart attack and heart failure, while a separate study of the... Read more »
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An allergen is a substance that can cause an allergic reaction. Allergens are substances that, in some people, the immune system recognizes as... Read more »
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Quick-Relief MedicationsThese medications quickly control acute asthma attacks.Short-Acting Beta2-AgonistsBeta2-agonists serve as bronchodilators,... Read more »
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General Approach for Treating and Managing AsthmaWhile medications play an essential role in the management of asthma, appropriate management of... Read more »
Image of a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction... Read more »