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
The following are the most common side effects that happened to at least 2% of the people in the clinical studies:
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Common cold symptoms
- Dry mouth
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Difficulty sleeping
Perforomist serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Allergic reaction
- Worsening COPD symptoms
- Paradoxical bronchospasm (breathing and wheezing gets worse)
Source: FDA
The following Perforomist 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
difficulty with breathing
ear congestion
headache
hoarseness
loss of voice
runny or stuffy nose
unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
Chest pain or discomfort
cough-producing mucous
dry throat
labored breathing
pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
tender, swollen glands in the neck
tightness in the chest
trauma
trouble with swallowing
voice changes
Rare
Decreased urine
fainting
fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
increased thirst
loss of appetite
noisy breathing
seizures
Incidence not known
Blurred vision
confusion
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
sweating
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Arm, back, or jaw pain
chest tightness or heaviness
general feeling or discomfort or illness
increased hunger
increased urination
loss of consciousness
muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities
no blood pressure or pulse
numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
palpitations or pounding in the ears
pounding or racing heartbeat or pulse
slow heartbeat
stopping of the heart
sudden loss of consciousness
trouble sleeping
vomiting
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
Agitation
back pain
increased mucous in the throat and lungs
leg cramps
muscle cramps
redness of the skin
restlessness
shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
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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