Asthma medications - like most medications - can cause side
effects. When given a prescription for a new medicine, ask what
side effects might be expected, which are uncommon, and which
should be reported to your healthcare provider. Side effects can
depend on the type of medication and device used to take it.
Side effects commonly associated with asthma medications are: an
increased heart rate; dizziness, shakiness, feeling jittery or
nervous; coughing; a sore throat, dry mouth or hoarseness; a bad
taste in the mouth; or thrush, which is a yeast infection in the
mouth. Thrush and hoarseness can be prevented by rinsing your
mouth, or brushing your teeth, after using inhaled steroid
medications. Let your healthcare provider know about these or
any other side effects you experience. Also mention if you
notice a worsening of any asthma symptoms, such as coughing,
wheezing, or if your symptoms cause you to wake up at night. And
tell them if you suspect you have thrush. It can be treated with
an oral anti-fungal m