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Is albuterol dangerous, has anyone ever been hospitalized from using it?
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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.
Answered 8/20/2013
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