Terbutaline (Cont.)

When and How to Take Terbutaline

Following are some general considerations for when and how to take terbutaline:
 
  • Terbutaline comes in tablet form and is taken by mouth three times a day.
     
  • The medicine can be taken with or without food. If terbutaline bothers your stomach, try taking it with food.
     
  • Terbutaline should be taken at the same times each day to maintain even levels of the drug in your blood.
     
  • For terbutaline to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. The medication will not work if you stop taking it.
     

Terbutaline Dosage

The dose of terbutaline that your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Your age
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may be taking.
     
As always, do not adjust your terbutaline dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Terbutaline Dosing for more information about dosing for terbutaline.)
 

Side Effects of Terbutaline

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with terbutaline. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it well. When terbutaline side effects do occur, in most cases they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
 
Common side effects of terbutaline include but are not limited to:
 
  • Nervousness
  • Shakiness (tremors)
  • Headaches
  • Drowsiness.
     
(Click Terbutaline Side Effects to learn about specific side effects of terbutaline, including some of the more serious side effects that you should report to your healthcare provider.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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