Aclidinium / Formoterol Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 16, 2024.

Applies to aclidinium / formoterol: inhalation aerosol powder.

Serious side effects

Along with its needed effects, aclidinium/formoterol 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 while taking aclidinium / formoterol:

More common side effects

• body aches or pain
• chills
• cough
• difficulty in breathing
• ear congestion
• fever
• headache
• loss of voice
• runny or stuffy nose
• sneezing
• sore throat
• unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common side effects

• bladder pain
• bloody or cloudy urine
• diarrhea
• difficult, burning, or painful urination
• frequent urge to urinate
• general feeling of discomfort or illness
• joint pain
• loss of appetite
• lower back or side pain
• muscle aches and pains
• nausea
• pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
• shivering
• sweating
• tightness of the chest
• trouble sleeping
• vomiting

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur while taking aclidinium / formoterol:

Symptoms of overdose

• blurred vision
• dizziness
• fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
• headache
• muscle spasms
• nervousness
• pounding in the ears
• slow heartbeat
• tremor

Other side effects

Some side effects of aclidinium / formoterol 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:

Less common side effects

• back, arm, or leg pain
• bone pain
• difficulty in moving
• dry mouth
• mouth or throat pain
• muscle stiffness
• toothache

For healthcare professionals

Applies to aclidinium / formoterol: inhalation powder.

Cardiovascular adverse events

• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Tachycardia, electrocardiogram QTc prolonged, palpitations, blood pressure increased^[Ref]

Dermatologic

• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Rash, pruritus^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

• Common (1% to 10%): Diarrhea, nausea, dry mouth, tooth abscess^[Ref]

Genitourinary

• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Urinary retention, urinary tract infection^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

• Rare (less than 0.1%): Hypersensitivity
• Frequency not reported: Angioedema^[Ref]

Metabolic

• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Hyperglycaemia, hypokalemia^[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

• Common (1% to 10%): Myalgia, muscle spasms, blood creatinine phosphokinase increased^[Ref]

Nervous system

• Common (1% to 10%): Headache, dizziness, tremor
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dysgeusia^[Ref]

Ocular

• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Blurred vision^[Ref]

Other

• Common (1% to 10%): Edema peripheral^[Ref]

Psychiatric

• Common (1% to 10%): Anxiety, insomnia
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Agitation^[Ref]

Respiratory

• Common (1% to 10%): Cough, nasopharyngitis, sinusitis
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dysphonia, throat irritation
• Rare (less than 0.1%): Bronchospasm, including paradoxical^[Ref]

Further information

Aclidinium/formoterol side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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