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Arformoterol

Arformoterol Side Effects

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPCydnee Ng, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Cydnee Ng, PharmD
Last reviewed on April 3, 2023

The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.

Common Side Effects

  • General pain (8%)
  • Chest pain (7%)
  • Back pain (6%)
  • Diarrhea (6%)
  • Sinus infection (5%)
  • Leg cramps (4%)
  • Shortness of breath (4%)
  • Rash (4%)
  • Flu-like symptoms (3%)
  • Swelling in arms, legs, or feet (3%)
  • Chest congestion (2%)

Less Common Side Effects

  • Dehydration
  • Changes in voice
  • Fast heart rate

Arformoterol serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Allergic reaction: hives; swelling of your face, lips, or tongue; difficulty breathing
  • Sudden narrowing of your airways: difficulty breathing, wheezing, chest pain or tightness, cough
  • Heart problems: dizziness, fatigue, weakness, tremor, irregular heartbeat, worsening symptoms of heart problem you already have
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The following Arformoterol side effects have also been reported

Along with its needed effects, a medicine 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:

More common

Chest pain

Less common

Anxiety

blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin

bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet

bloody or cloudy urine

blurred vision

chest discomfort or tightness

chills

cold sweats

confusion

cool, pale skin

cough

decreased urination

depression

difficult or labored breathing

difficult, burning, or painful urination

difficulty swallowing

dilated neck veins

dizziness

dry mouth

extreme tiredness or weakness

fainting

fast heartbeat

fever

flushed, dry skin

frequent urge to urinate

fruit-like breath odor

headache

hives, itching, skin rash

increase in heart rate

increased hunger

increased thirst

increased urination

irregular breathing

irregular heartbeat, recurrent

lightheadedness

loss of appetite

loss of consciousness

mood changes

muscle aches and pains

nausea

nervousness

nightmares numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips

pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck

pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones

pounding, slow heartbeat

rapid breathing

rapid weight gain

seizures

shakiness

slurred speech

sore throat

stomach pain

stuffy or runny nose

sunken eyes

sweating

unusual tiredness or weakness

unusual weight gain or loss

vomiting

wrinkled skin

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose

Arm, back, or jaw pain

blurred vision

chest discomfort, tightness, or heaviness

confusion

decreased urine

dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position

drowsiness

dry mouth

fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse

increased thirst

loss of consciousness

mood changes

muscle pain, cramps, or tremors

nervousness

numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips

pounding in the ears

rapid, deep breathing

restlessness

seizures

slow heartbeat

stomach cramps

tremor

Some side effects 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:

More common

Diarrhea

Less common

Blindness

bloody, black, or tarry stools

blurred vision

burning feeling in the chest or stomach

change in vision

change in voice

constipation

decreased vision

difficulty in moving

dry skin

eye pain

indigestion

leg cramps

muscle stiffness

pain, swelling, or redness in the joints

pelvic pain

skin color changes

stomach upset

tearing

tenderness in the stomach area

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Why trust our experts?

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, started his full-time career as a clinical pharmacist at UCLA Health in the general medicine, general cardiology, and ICU units after completing residency in 2016. He also was the preceptor for the general medicine rotation from 2017 to 2021, which was a required rotation for all pharmacy residents.
Cydnee Ng, PharmD
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Cydnee Ng, PharmD
Cydnee Ng, PharmD, is a licensed pharmacist in California. After getting licensed in 2019, she began her pharmacy career as a community pharmacist at Walgreens.

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