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
- Common cold symptoms (4%)
- Upper respiratory infection (3%)
- Cough (3%)
- Bronchitis (3%)
- Headache (3%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Shortness of breath
- Dizziness
- Shakiness
- Dry mouth
- Flu-like symptoms
- Chest discomfort
- Racing heart
Combivent serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Sudden narrowing of your airways: difficulty breathing, wheezing, cough, chest pain or tightness
- Heart problems: dizziness, fatigue, weakness, tremor, irregular heartbeat, worsening symptoms of heart problem that you already have
- Serious allergic reaction: hives; swelling of your face, lips, or tongue; difficulty breathing
Source: DailyMed
The following Combivent 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
Body aches or pain
chills
cough producing mucus
difficulty with breathing
ear congestion
headache
loss of voice
tightness in the chest
unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
Bladder pain
bloody or cloudy urine
blurred vision
burning while urinating burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
congestion
difficult, burning, or painful urination
dizziness
fainting
fast, slow, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
frequent urge to urinate
general feeling of discomfort or illness
hoarseness
increased sputum
joint pain
loss of appetite
lower back or side pain
muscle aches and pains
nervousness
noisy breathing
pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
pounding in the ears
shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
shivering
sweating
swelling
tender, swollen glands in the neck
trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
trouble sleeping
trouble swallowing
voice changes
vomiting
Incidence not known
Chest discomfort
decrease in the frequency of urination
decrease in urine volume
difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
itching skin
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
redness of the skin
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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:
Less common
Acid or sour stomach
bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
belching
change in taste
difficulty with moving
indigestion
muscle pain or stiffness
stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
voice changes
Incidence not known
Bigger, dilated, or enlarged pupils (black part of the eye)
blindness
change in near or distance vision
decreased vision
difficulty in focusing eyes
dry throat
increased sensitivity of the eyes to light
itching, redness, tearing, or other sign of eye irritation not present before use of this medicine or becoming worse during use
lack or loss of strength
noisy breathing
redness of the white part of the eyes or inside of the eyelids
swelling of the eye
swelling or inflammation of the mouth
tearing
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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