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A member asked:

Could using a combivent (albuterol and ipratropium) inhaler cause heart palpitations?

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Potentially yes: Particularly if you use the Combivent (albuterol and ipratropium) inhaler more than it is prescribed to be used, since it is a beta agonist and in high doses, can possibly cause arrhythmias that would be manifested as palpitations.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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