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.