Terbutaline for Slowing Preterm Labor
Side Effects
Side effects are common with terbutaline use and may affect both the mother and fetus.
Common side effects of this medicine include:
- Rapid heartbeat or Reference palpitations Opens New Window.
- Headache and dizziness.
- Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
- Anxiety.
- Nervousness or tremor (such as unsteady, shaky hands).
See Drug Reference for a full list of side effects. (Drug Reference is not available in all systems.)
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: January 10, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Reference William Gilbert, MD - Maternal and Fetal Medicine |
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