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
- Headache (17%)
- Muscle pain (12%)
- Stuffy nose (9%)
- Sore throat (7%)
- Respiratory infections (7%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Runny nose
- Cough
- Rash
- Itching
- Nausea or vomiting
- Dizziness
Serevent serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe allergic reaction: hives; swelling of your face, lips, or tongue; difficulty breathing
- Sudden narrowing of your airways (bronchospasm): throat swelling, difficulty breathing, wheezing, chest pain or tightness, cough, choking
- Heart problems: headache, dizziness, trouble sleeping, tiredness, weakness, nausea, tremor, irregular heartbeat, worsening symptoms of heart problem you already have
Source: DailyMed
The following Serevent 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
Cough producing mucus
difficulty with breathing
headache
irritation of the throat
tightness in the chest
Less common
Blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin
blurred vision
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
chills
colds
dizziness
flushed, dry skin
fruit-like breath odor
general feeling of discomfort or illness
hoarseness
increased hunger
increased thirst
increased urination
itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin
joint pain
loss of appetite
muscle aches and pains
nervousness
noisy breathing
pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
pounding in the ears
shivering
skin rash, encrusted, scaly and oozing
slow or fast heartbeat
sore mouth, tongue, or throat
stomach pain
sweating
swelling
trouble with sleeping
unexplained weight loss
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
white patches in the mouth or on the tongue
Incidence not known
Choking or feeling of choking
difficulty swallowing
extra heartbeat
fainting
fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
hives or welts
mouth irritation
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
slow heartbeat
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Arm, back, or jaw pain
confusion
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
fainting
fast, slow, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
seizures
shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
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
belching
bone pain
burning, dry, or itching eyes
difficulty with moving
discharge or excessive tearing
eye redness, irritation, or pain
headache, severe and throbbing
indigestion
mouth or tooth pain
muscle cramps, spasm, stiffness, or tightness
redness of the skin
redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
stomach discomfort or upset
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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