Your doctor will tell you how often
you need to use your inhaler. The effect of this medicine may be
noticeable after a few days but will only reach its maximum after a few
weeks. This medicine must be used regularly to be effective, so go on
taking it even if you don't have any symptoms. That means it’s doing its
job. If you stop taking it your COPD may get worse. This medicine
should not be used to relieve sudden shortness of breath. To get the
benefit from this medicine you need to make sure you get your inhaler
technique right, otherwise, it Does not work as well.
The most
common side effects are indigestion, high blood pressure,
nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), chest
pain, fever, sore throat, cough, headache, dizziness, inflammation of
the nose, and sinus inflammation. If you get there, don’t stop taking it
but do talk to your doctor. You can prevent some of these symptoms by
rinsing your mouth and throat with water or brushing your teeth after
using your inhaler. There are other, rarer side effects which can be
serious. Talk to your doctor if you're worried about them.