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. If sudden shortness of breath
occurs, use your rescue inhaler. 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
dryness in mouth, shortness of breath, cough, tremor, headache,
palpitations, and muscle cramp. 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.
Before
taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver
diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or
breastfeeding.