Salbutamol side effects

[Seleleo_Spencer]

Hi there, I'm wondering if anyone has experienced side effects with Salbutamol and / or in combination with sertraline and if there are any alternatives.

I have mild asthma - but exercise, especially cardio, induces its severity and I should exercise due to having depression. I've been taking salbutamol only when needed for a few years so occasionally can go days and weeks without and just take the recommended two puffs.

However, lately, I've upped my cardio so have relied on it more and have had quite hectic skeletal tremors, fuzzy head and irregular heartbeats and a feeling of exhaustion due to what's happening inside. Due to the exhaustion I always thought it was a depression "flare-up" but have put two and two together done some research on Salbutamol side effects and they seem to correspond with my symptoms. It also seems that using it with Sertraline (my depression med) can cause these effects to be more severe

Has anybody had similar experiences and can offer an alternative recommendation? I will see my GP too but want to check here also

I'm also taking budesonide, again not in high doses.

Thanks in advance

[EmmaF91 Community Ambassador]

Hi

It may be worth discussing this with your doc and increasing your maintenance medication, so that you don’t have to rely on your inhaler for exercise. If you’re using your inhaler more that 3 times a week then that warrants increasing your preventer.

Hope you find the right balance soon!

You may also benefit from a chat to the AUK helpline nurses. They are great and can be reached on 0300 2225800 M-F 9-5. Alternatively their WhatsApp service is 07378 606728.

[Claire_ALUK Partner ALUK Asthma Nurse]

Hi there, I totally agree with EmmaF91, it sounds like you need some support with your asthma control. Why not give us a ring/ Whats-app text 👍, or contact your doctor/asthma nurse.

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