Re: tachycardia and albuterol

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Levalbuterol or Xopnex (zopnex) is a chemically re engineered version

of albuterol. The product manufacture says it does not cause an

increase in hart rate if used every 6-8 hours apart. That said I know

one person who has just the opposite reaction so it could go the other

way with you too. Just to be clear, I know many people it has work for.

If albuterol is giving you unpleasant side effects, you may want to re

evaluate your asthma plan. It's possible you could be using it too

much. The national guide lines say if you are using your " rescue "

inhaler more then 2 times per week, your asthma is considered out of

control and you need to see your doctor about getting some other

asthma medications.

Years ago, albuterol and medications like it were first line drugs for

asthma. Now they are considered rescue or emergency medications. I

know some can't get buy with out using it everyday. And I guess if

they are fine with that and can take the side effects, then let them

do it. But those who are not fine with the side effects, there are

other options out there.

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> > Wow, still opposites . . . I can't stay awake, especially after

> about 5pm.  I don't think I toss or turn, but wake as tired as when I

> laid down.  I'd like to avoid the nebs as well.  I have developed

> tachycardia from all the albueterol.  Heart slows down to about 100

> beats/min.  Over 120 after a neb.  The doctor is aware.  Sad

> the 'cure' for one thing causes or exacerbates another.

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