Side Effects of Asthma Medication

There are many types of medication you can take to treat your asthma, including corticosteroids, leukotriene inhibitors and bronchodilators. Although asthma medications may prevent or reduce the life-threatening symptoms of asthma, they may cause side effects that can negatively impact your health. According to the Mayo Clinic and Drugs.com, side effects of asthma medication include infections and digestive problems.

Upset Stomach

Inhaled corticosteroids like Azmacort may cause side effects including upset stomach, indigestion, nausea, loss of appetite and vomiting.

Skin Changes

Asthma medications like Singulair may cause you to develop a rash on your skin; itching; bruises; and numbness in your fingers or toes.

Mood Changes

Asthma medications that are leukotriene inhibitors, such as Accolate, may cause mood changes like extreme tiredness, anxiety, panic attacks and depression.

Pain

Pain in your muscles or the joints of your hips, knees, and shoulders is a side effect of corticosteroids like Flovent.

Respiratory Disorders

Asthma medications that are inhaled, such as Aerobid, may cause you to experience respiratory disorders including sinus infections, congestion, sore throat, cough and a hoarse voice.

Infections

Steroids like prednisone that are used to treat asthma may increase your susceptibility to infections, such as the common cold, flu and yeast infections.

Resources

• Drugs.com: Asthma Medications

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