Levalbuterol Tartrate (Xopenex HFA) Side Effects

Possible side effects of levalbuterol tartrate are listed below. Call your doctor for medical advice if they are severe or last more than a few days.

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Heartburn
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Nervousness
• Uncontrolled shaking
• Leg cramps
• Muscle pain  

Rarely, levalbuterol tartrate can cause more serious adverse reactions. Call your doctor right away or seek emergency medical attention if you develop:

• Signs and symptoms of allergic reactions (skin rash, hives, itching)
• Swelling of the eyes, face, lips, tongue, throat, hands, lower legs, ankles, or feet
• Difficulty breathing or swallowing
• Fast or pounding heartbeat
• Chest pain
• Hoarseness

The above list may not include all the potential side effects of levalbuterol tartrate. Contact your healthcare provider if your side effects are unusual or severe or they do not get better over time. You can also report adverse events to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Levalbuterol tartrate (Xopenex HFA) Overdose: In case of an overdose of levalbuterol tartrate, call your doctor immediately. You can also call the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. Call 911 if a person has collapsed, cannot breathe, has had a seizure, or cannot be awakened. Symptoms of an overdose may include fast or irregular heartbeat, chest pain, dry mouth, dizziness, headache, nervousness, uncontrolled shaking, seizures, nausea, tiredness, weakness, and sleep problems.

Source: FDA