Question 1

i've had asthma since i was little. but i think i'm using albuterol way too much. can albuterol be bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Albuterol: Albuterol is a great medicine for those with symptoms of asthma. That being said, there are side effects associated with it. The common side effects are palpitations, shaking, and a rapid heart beat. When being used constantly in nebulized form, it could cause variations in potassium level. There is another inhaler known as Levalbuterol that does not elevate the heart rate as much.

Question 2

how much time will it take albuterol to leave my system?

Accepted Answer

Fairly quickly: It tapers down out of your system fairly quickly.  Probably not much in the system after 6 hours

Question 3

how much albuterol can i give my 18 month old?

Accepted Answer

Doctor's Orders: Please do not rely upon our advice here about this. This baby's physician would have a prescription and dosing schedule that you should follow.  Please do not give medication to a child without a physician's recommendation.

Question 4

what is the maximum dose of albuterol that can be taken ina day? are 6 puffs too much?

Accepted Answer

Albuterol: In case of exacerbation you can take albuterol 2 puffs every 4-6 hours as needed. But if for maintenance you use it more than 2 puffs twice a week, you asthma is not controlled and you need a maintenance inhaler. Please do not delay your treatment.

Question 5

i took albuterol two times a day two puffs for a month because of a wrong astma diagnosis. now i am so scared that i overdosed! is this too much?

Accepted Answer

No permanent harm: Although regular use of solely a rescue beta inhaler may worsen asthma  this apparently has not been the case for you.  The guideline recommends that you be placed on a controller drug  which should reduce your need for the rescue inhaler.

Question 6

does albuterol work?

Accepted Answer

Typically, yes.: Based on thousands if not millions of patients who have used albuterol, it should be considered a reasonable and safe medication for use. Any medication however may have side effects, and some users seem more sensitive to the fast heart rate, irritability, and agitation that can be encountered with its use. Your own physician is your best advisor as to the dose & frequency should it be required.

Question 7

is albuterol a corticosteriod?

Accepted Answer

No: It is a bronchodilator and not a corticosteroid.

Question 8

i need a refill of my albuterol ?

Accepted Answer

Virtual consult...: You would need a virtual consult in order for a doctor from your state to prescribe albuterol. Otherwise, you would need to get a refill from your own doctor. Best wishes to you!!

Question 9

does the albuterol work for cold?

Accepted Answer

Bronchodilator: Albuterol is a bronchodilator, a medication that opens your airways to allow better airflow, and is not for used mainly for treating colds, .

Question 10

can i neb budedonide with albuterol?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: You can put both together in the nebulizer; however, i prefer to separate them for this reason...Albuterol works fast to open up closed airways giving the Pulmicort a better chance of getting into the airways and decreasing inflammation. If you give both together, and there is significant airway spasm (closure), the Pulmicort may not be as effective.

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I've had asthma since i was little. but i think i'm using albuterol way too much. can albuterol be bad for you?

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How much time will it take albuterol to leave my system?

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How much albuterol can i give my 18 month old?

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What is the maximum dose of albuterol that can be taken ina day? are 6 puffs too much?

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I took albuterol two times a day two puffs for a month because of a wrong astma diagnosis. now i am so scared that i overdosed! is this too much?

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Does albuterol work?

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Is albuterol a corticosteriod?

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I need a refill of my albuterol ?

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Does the albuterol work for cold?

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Can i neb budedonide with albuterol?

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