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Can QVAR And Albuterol Cause Heart Palpitations?

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Posted on Thu, 12 Mar 2015
Question: I use QVAR and Albuterol as directed for asthma. However, recently I have had heart palpitations at night which have woken me up regularly. Could these medications be the cause, or my use of them?
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Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Caused by Albuterol

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query.
Albuterol is a beta stimulant and is the probable cause for palpitations.
QVAR is a steroid and is a preventer medicine. It is to be inhaled twice a day. It doesn't cause palpitation. Albetrol is a reliever medication. It is to be used only if you have wheezing or breathing difficulty.
Take care
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Can QVAR And Albuterol Cause Heart Palpitations?

Brief Answer: Caused by Albuterol Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query. Albuterol is a beta stimulant and is the probable cause for palpitations. QVAR is a steroid and is a preventer medicine. It is to be inhaled twice a day. It doesn't cause palpitation. Albetrol is a reliever medication. It is to be used only if you have wheezing or breathing difficulty. Take care