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
Ages 12 years and older:
- Viral infection (7-12%)
- Runny nose (3-11%)
- Nervousness (3-10%)
Ages 6 to 11 years:
- Headache (8-12%)
- Runny nose (6-10%)
- Sore throat (3-10%)
- Asthma (6-9%)
- Viral infection (8-9%)
- Rash (up to 8%)
- Diarrhea (2-6%)
Less Common Side Effects
Ages 12 years and older:
- Pain
- Leg cramps
- Fast heart rate
- Migraine
- Indigestion
- Dizziness
- Anxiety
- Tremor (shakiness)
- Sinus infection
Ages 6 to 11 years:
- Stomach pain
- Weakness
- Hives
- Pain
Xopenex serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Allergic reaction: hives, swelling of your face or tongue, difficulty breathing
- Sudden narrowing of your airways: difficulty breathing, wheezing, chest pain or tightness, cough
- Heart problems: dizziness, fatigue, weakness, tremor, irregular heartbeat, worsening symptoms of heart problem you already have
- Low potassium levels: muscle cramps or weakness, skipped heartbeats, feeling tired
Source: DailyMed
The following Xopenex 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
Fast heartbeat
Incidence not known
Confusion
difficult or labored breathing
difficulty swallowing
drowsiness
extra heartbeat
fainting
fast, pounding, slow, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
hives, welts, itching, or rash
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
noisy breathing
rapid, deep breathing
redness of the skin
restlessness
stomach cramps
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
dizziness
general feeling of discomfort or illness
headache
impaired consciousness
irregular or fast heartbeat
lightheadedness
nervousness
seizures
sweating
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:
More common
Accidental injury (in children 4 to 11 years of age)
body aches or pain
chills
congestion
dryness or soreness of the throat
general aches and pains
headache
hoarseness
increased cough
leg cramps
loss of appetite
migraines or other headaches
muscle tightness
nervousness
runny or stuffy nose
Less common
Abnormal growth filled with fluid or semisolid material
blemishes on the skin
blood in the urine
bloody nose
burning, dry, or itching eyes
burning or stinging of the skin
cough producing mucus
cramps
difficulty having a bowel movement
discharge from the eye
dry mouth or throat
ear pain
excessive tearing
eye itch
night sweats
numbness or decreased sensitivity of the hand
painful cold sores or blisters on the lips, nose, eyes, or genitals
redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
stomach pain
tingling sensation in the arms or legs
vaginal yeast infection
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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