What are albuterol sulfate (ProAir, Proventil, Ventolin) side effects?

The most common side effects of albuterol sulfate include:

• Throat irritation or sore throat
• Cough
• Headache
• Nausea, vomiting
• Nervousness, uncontrolled shakiness
• Muscle pain, bone pain, or back pain

Tell your physician if these side effects are severe or do not get better over time.

Some side effects of albuterol sulfate are more serious. You should call your doctor immediately if you experience the following symptoms:

• Fast or pounding heartbeat
• Rash, hives, itching
• Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat, hands, or feet
• Chest pain
• Difficulty breathing or swallowing
• Hoarseness

The above list may not include all the potential side effects of albuterol sulfate. Contact your doctor if you have severe side effects or your side effects are worsening. You can also report unusual albuterol sulfate side effects to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Albuterol Overdose: If you take extra doses of albuterol, it can cause various symptoms such as chest pain, fast heartbeat, dry mouth, shaking, nausea, lightheadedness, and more. Call your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you’ve taken extra doses of albuterol and are experiencing symptoms. NOTE: Albuterol sulfate is a prescription drug to be used only by you and never shared with others.

Source: FDA