Is Albuterol addictive?

23 Jul 2005

Albuterol is a long-acting beta 2 agonist used for relief of asthma or other conditions associated with reversible airway obstruction. It is not a steroid and is not addictive. Its max dosage is 1-2 puffs up to 3-4 times a day for persistent symptoms. Note that the inhalation should be used as required, but not on a regular basis.

If inhaled short-acting beta 2 agonists are needed more than 3 times a week or if night time symptoms occur more than once a week, first you should check with your pharmacist to see if you are using the inhaler properly and taking in the drug in a proper amount.

If there is no problem in your inhaler technique, the need for using the drug steadily should be the signs of worsening of the disease. Talk to your doctor, and perhaps a regular standard dose inhaled corticosteroid is needed in the case of asthma.

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