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A member asked:
Im 18 years old and i have asthma. i might be overdosing on the xopenex (levalbuterol)?
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Bronchial Asthma: If you use xopenex (levalbuterol) more than the prescribed dose you will have the effects of tachycardia or rapid heart rate, tremors or shaking with nervousness, then you have to see your md !
Answered 5/31/2012
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More than 2x/ week: If you need your xopenex (levalbuterol) more than 2 times per week then your asthma is poorly controlled and you need a controller medication such as flovent, asmanex, or qvar. See your doctor.
Answered 1/19/2017
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You should not be: Overdosing on xopenex (levalbuterol) if you are taking it as prescribed 1-2 puffs every 6-8 hours! you have probably been taking this for quite sometimes leading you to think that you have overdosed on the medicine. I would suggest adding an inhaled steroid as a maintenance & use xopenex (levalbuterol) as your rescue inhaler. Very important that you continue your meds for three months, re-evaluate.Sooner if w acute attack!
Answered 10/8/2012
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