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
- Cough and other symptoms of bronchitis (10-23%)
- Worsened COPD symptoms (8-23%)
- Trouble breathing (7-8%)
- Tiredness, chills, and other flu-like symptoms (4-8%)
- Headache (6-7%)
- Back pain (2-7%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Atrovent HFA serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious 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
Source: DailyMed
The following Atrovent HFA side effects have also been reported
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
- Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Sudden eye pain or change in vision such as blurry vision, seeing halos around lights, vision loss
- Trouble passing urine
- Wheezing or trouble breathing that is worse after use
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):

