Salbutamol and shakes/tremors question

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If anyone uses a salbutamol inhaler gets the shakes after using can you tell me how long it lasts?

Yes - about an hour with inhaler - several hours with nebuliser.

About an hour or so. Although since I've been switched to Fostair as my main inhaler, the shakes from the Salbutamol isn't nearly as bad - I assume my body's got used to it a bit more.

Yes. Usually if I take increased dose due to an attack

Thanks. I haven't used it for years and the horrible feeling is all I remember. I have been given one as I have shortness of breath sometimes. It's not too bad normally as I'm relatively inactive but I have been decorating my living room and I'm struggling so figured it's time to use it again.

Would you be better using a spacer if your dr can prescribe one

Yeah, it's normal. Haven't needed my salbutamol in ages, but did today as my allergies have been getting worse and worse. About ten minutes after using it and I'm all trembly. Salbutamol is a stimulant and increases the heart rate. I had to lie down until in went away.

@CigarsofthePharoahs

Sorry, I know it’s normal, I was just wondering how longe typically people experience the shaky feeling for.

@HappyHammy

Thanks. I have a spacer, I actually didn’t consider that it might make a difference - will definitely be using it.

I use a spacer and still get the shakes, even with a couple of puffs. I've never timed it but I think it's about an hour in length.