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Is albuterol dangerous, has anyone ever been hospitalized from using it?

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Dr. Evans Prieston answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

Albuterol: Regarding the adverse effects of albuterol such as increased and irregular heart rate, and an increase in blood pressure, while not likely, treatment of thee adverse effects may require hospitalization.

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Answered 8/20/2013

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