Formoterol Side Effects

Brand Names: Perforomist

Please note - some side effects for Formoterol 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 Formoterol - for the Consumer

Formoterol

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 Formoterol:

Dizziness; dry mouth; headache; nausea; nervousness; stomach pain or upset; stuffy nose; throat irritation; tiredness; tremor; trouble sleeping.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat; unusual hoarseness); chest pain; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; new or worsening asthma symptoms (eg, increased chest tightness, coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing); severe or persistent headache, dizziness, tremor, or nervousness; severe or persistent muscle pain or cramps; trouble speaking.

Formoterol 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 Formoterol Solution:

Diarrhea; dizziness; dry mouth; headache; nausea; nervousness; sore throat; tiredness; tremor; trouble sleeping; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat; unusual hoarseness); chest pain; fast or irregular heartbeat; new or worsening breathing problems (eg, increased chest tightness, coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing); severe or persistent headache, dizziness, tremor, or nervousness; severe or persistent muscle pain or cramps; symptoms of high blood sugar (eg, increased thirst, urination, or hunger; unusual weakness or drowsiness; confusion).

Side Effects by Body System

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included angina, hypertension or hypotension, tachycardia, palpitations and arrhythmias.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included rash (1.1%).

Endocrine

Endocrine side effects have included hyperglycemia.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included dry mouth and nausea.

Metabolic

Metabolic side effects have included hypokalemia and metabolic acidosis.

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal side effects have included muscle cramps.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included nervousness, headache, tremor, dizziness, and insomnia.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included bronchitis (4.6%), chest infection (2.7%), dyspnea (2.1%), dysphonia (1%) and tonsillitis (1.2%).

General

General side effects have included fatigue and malaise.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have included postmarketing reports of anaphylactic reactions, including severe hypotension and angioedema.

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