What side effects can I expect from terbutaline?
The most common side effects are: • jitteriness • increased heart rate • tremors Most of the other side effects are less common. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should contact your doctor promptly. If your doctor does not respond to your reports of adverse side effects, consider seeking a second opinion. Also, because of the risks of terbutaline, you should be screened carefully for any pre-existing health conditions. Mild adverse effects • Headache, dizziness, drowsiness, restlessness, insomnia (infrequent) • Rapid, pounding heartbeat; increased sweating; muscle cramps in arms and legs (infrequent to frequent) • Nausea, heartburn, vomiting (rare with oral form, frequent with IV) • Increased blood sugar (frequent- 40% abnormal one-hour glucose test) Serious adverse effects • Rapid or irregular heart rhythm, intensification of angina, increased blood pressure (infrequent) • Lowered blood calcium or potassium (especially with intravenous use) (possible) • Liver toxicity (cas
