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What Causes Anxiety After Taking Ventolin Puffs?

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Posted on Mon, 21 Jul 2014
Question: I am terrified I have been affected by two puffs of ventolin inhaler taken two days ago.
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Answered by Dr. Shashi Dangwal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You need`nt worry as there are not many side effec

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX

Why did you take ventolin puffs? Are you an asthmatic?

Whatever may be the reason, you needn't worry as there won`t be many side effects.

It`s an inhaler medicine and only a small portion is deposited directly into the lungs and even smaller portion is absorbed in the blood.

In any case it`s been 2 days since you took the puffs and the effects may have already worn off.

So just relax and do not worry unnecessarily.


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Shashi Dangwal (10 minutes later)
I find that it has made me anxious. Also I have a headache. I do hope these symptoms will pass. I was prescribed this for a cough. I have not been diagnosed with asthma.
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Answered by Dr. Shashi Dangwal (41 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It may be a co incidence.

Detailed Answer:
I think that it`s just a co incidence that your symptoms developed soon after taking ventolin puffs. Because from the history it seems that you do suffer from anxiety.

Ventolin may cause palpitations but it`s been 2 days and effects would have worn off by now. However do get your BP checked because some times high BP may give a feeling of uneasiness.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Shashi Dangwal (7 minutes later)
I feel exhausted and have chest tightness, but I guess this could all be me and not Ventolin.
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Answered by Dr. Shashi Dangwal (17 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Chest tightness may be seen in asthma

Detailed Answer:

Ventolin does not cause chest tightness. Chest tightness may be seen in asthma and ventolin is used to relieve it. You were prescribed ventolin so please get yourself checked for asthma.

Some time a patient may be allergic to a drug which may also manifest as chest tightness. Discuss this point also with your physician. In fact I suggest you take a health check which should include heart and lungs.It`s better to rule out any ailment before writing off one`s symptoms as anxiety.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Anxiety After Taking Ventolin Puffs?

Brief Answer: You need`nt worry as there are not many side effec Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX Why did you take ventolin puffs? Are you an asthmatic? Whatever may be the reason, you needn't worry as there won`t be many side effects. It`s an inhaler medicine and only a small portion is deposited directly into the lungs and even smaller portion is absorbed in the blood. In any case it`s been 2 days since you took the puffs and the effects may have already worn off. So just relax and do not worry unnecessarily.