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Years of a.m. 2 puffs albuterol within 2 hrs my anxiety worse & start making noises/tic/clenching my breath etc. possible even after yrs?
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Ues: Albuterol has those as side effects. If it's a new development since you started, this may indicate other changes in your metabolism. Discuss with your doc and see if there are alternatives to help.
Answered 11/27/2014
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Levalbuterol: Consider discussing with your doctor, you may be getting side effects of albuterol and it may be worth trying the isomer called levalbuterol (xopenex) which has less such side effects. The cost is more though
Answered 11/17/2014
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Diagnosis?: We definitely don't want daily dosing of albuterol for asthma! Have you been diagnosed with asthma? Albuterol can make anxiety worse. It is certainly possible that your anxiety is your biggest problem right now. I suggest an evaluation with your prescribing physician. SSRI medications may be in order for your anxiety problem.
Answered 11/18/2014
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