COPD

Side Effects by COPD - for the Consumer

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using COPD:

Headache; nausea; upset stomach.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these

SEVERE side effects occur when using COPD:, Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blood in the urine; bloody vomit; diarrhea; dizziness; excitability; fast breathing; fast/irregular heartbeat; flushing; increased thirst or urination; irritability; muscle twitching; pounding in the chest; restlessness; seizures ; stomach pain; trouble sleeping; vomiting.

Side Effects by Body System - for Healthcare Professionals

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included palpitations, tachycardia, extrasystoles, flushing, hypotension, circulatory failure, and ventricular arrhythmias.

Endocrine

Endocrine side effects have included hyperglycemia and inappropriate ADH syndrome.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, hematemesis and diarrhea.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache, irritability, restlessness, insomnia, hyperexcitability, agitation, muscle twitching, and generalized clonic and tonic convulsions.

Renal

Renal side effects have included albuminuria, diuresis and both gross and microscopic hematuria.