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
- Nosebleeds (8%)
- Nasal dryness (5%)
- Headache (10%)
- Cough, runny nose, and other symptoms of respiratory infections (10%)
- Nosebleed (9%)
- Sore throat (8%)
- Dry nose (5%)
Less Common Side Effects
Ipratropium 0.06% nasal spray
- Dry mouth and throat
- Nasal congestion
Ipratropium 0.03% nasal spray
- Itchy nose or nasal irritation
- Burning sensation in the nose
- Nasal congestion
- Post-nasal drip
- Nausea
Atrovent serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe allergic reactions: rash or hives, swelling of your face or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Source: DailyMed
The following Atrovent 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:
For the 0.03% nasal spray
More common
Body aches or pain
chills
difficulty with breathing
ear congestion
headache
loss of voice
unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
Blurred vision
burning, dry, or itching eyes
discharge or excessive tearing
itching, redness, tearing, or other sign of eye irritation not present before use of this medicine or becoming worse during use
nasal dryness
nosebleeds
redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
Incidence not known
Difficulty with swallowing
dizziness
fast heartbeat
hives or welts
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
redness of the skin
skin rash
tightness in the chest
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:
For the 0.03% nasal spray
Less common or rare
Bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
change in taste
dry mouth or throat
increased nasal congestion or runny nose
nasal itching, burning, or irritation
For the 0.06% nasal spray
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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