your asthma is not well-controlled. you should not be taking albuterol so frequently. whether you are taking the albuterol via an inhaler or as a pill using it every two hours isn't recommended and can cause side effects such as shakiness and an irregular heartbeat. i suggest you contact your primary care provider for an appointment as soon as possible to discuss other medications to control your asthma. everyone with asthma should carry a rescue inhaler (such as albuterol) but a bronchodilator is no longer considered the primary form of treatment for asthma. on a good medication regimen you can improve your quality of life and avoid possible complications from using so much albuterol. if you experience a severe asthma attack that does not improve when you use a rescue inhaler you should seek immediate medical attention by calling 9-1-1 (or the emergency number wherever you're located). asthma can quickly turn fatal and you must waste no time in receiving emergency treatment for an attack that does not respond to a rescue inhaler. do not drive (or have someone else drive you) to an emergency room. instead get an ambulance sent to your house so paramedics can begin immediate emergency treatment. wishing you well!
i have asthma and i've been taking albuterol sulfate every 2 hours is this bad? what effects will it have on me?