• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Headache
• Dryness in mouth
• Palpitations
• Restlessness
• Muscle cramp

• Q. Formoterol Q. Is Formoterol a steroid??
  Ans: Formoterol belongs to a class of medication called long acting beta agonists. It is not a steroid; however it is available in combination with steroids as an inhaler
• Q. Q. How long does it take to work and how long does it stay in the body??
  Ans: Formoterol works best if taken before exercising or heavy work and another dose should not be taken in the next 12 hours. It is a long acting drug which is known to be effective for 12 hours in the body
• Q. Q. How does Formoterol work??
  Ans: Formoterol belongs to a class of medication called long acting beta agonists. It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe
• Q. Q. What form does Formoterol come in??
  Ans: Formoterol comes as a powder filled capsule for inhaler and a solution for nebulizer use
• Q. Q. What is formoterol fumarate/formoterol fumarate dihydrate/formoterol and budesonide/formoterol and advair??
  Ans: Formoterol fumarate and formoterol fumerate dihydrate are different formulations of formoterol. Budesonide is a steroid which may be prescribed by the doctor along with formoterol. Advair is another long acting beta agonist which is the brand name for salmeterol and fluticasone
• Q. Q. Is Formoterol safe??
  Ans: Formoterol is safe when taken as per the directions of the doctor
• Q. Q. is Formoterol banned??
  Ans: Formoterol is not banned
• Q. Q. Does Formoterol cause weight gain??
  Ans: There are no studies showing that Formoterol causes weight gain
• Q. Q. Does Formoterol cause death/asthma-related death??
  Ans: Formoterol may increase risk of asthma-related death. It depends on the condition and co-morbidities and is individual response.

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