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Can you overdose on a blue salbutamol reliever inhaler? and if you can, is it dangerous??

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Albuterol: One can O.D. on any medication. If your breathing is bad enough that you are concerned you are OVERUSING your rescue inhaler, then it is time to see a doctor.

Answered 11/18/2020

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Yes: It has significant effect on the heart(rate increase) and blood pressure (increase) and inappropriate /overuse was cited as a cause of death of a late teen model who used it to control her appetite. Medications have what is called a safe therapeutic window, which the range starting at where it is effective and when it starts being dangerous. For this one the window is narrow.Use only as directed.

Answered 4/12/2018

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