Proventil and Generalized anxiety disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Generalized anxiety disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Proventil (albuterol), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 10+ years also take Protonix, and have Stress and anxiety.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Generalized anxiety disorder when taking Proventil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 16,053 people who have side effects when taking Proventil from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Proventil?

Proventil has active ingredients of albuterol. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 16,110 Proventil users. Check the latest studies of Proventil.

What is Generalized anxiety disorder?

Generalized anxiety disorder (excessive, uncontrollable, unexplained and often irrational worry) is found to be associated with 764 drugs and 1,538 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Generalized anxiety disorder.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

16,053 people reported to have side effects when taking Proventil.
Among them, 25 people (0.16%) have Generalized anxiety disorder.

Could Proventil cause Generalized anxiety disorder?

Among these 25 people:

How long have people been on Proventil when they have Generalized anxiety disorder? *

What is the gender of people who have Generalized anxiety disorder when taking Proventil? *

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

What is the age of people who have Generalized anxiety disorder when taking Proventil? *

What are other drugs people take besides Proventil? *

What are other side effects people have besides Generalized anxiety disorder? *

Joint Pain: 10 people, 40.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 10 people, 40.00%
Headache (pain in head): 8 people, 32.00%
Pain In Extremity: 8 people, 32.00%
Back Pain: 7 people, 28.00%
Pain: 6 people, 24.00%
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: 6 people, 24.00%
Rickets (softening of bones): 5 people, 20.00%
Essential Hypertension (primary hypertension): 5 people, 20.00%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 5 people, 20.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 24.00%
Hypersensitivity: 5 people, 20.00%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 4 people, 16.00%
Migraine (headache): 3 people, 12.00%
Pain: 3 people, 12.00%
Nerve Injury: 3 people, 12.00%
Nausea And Vomiting: 2 people, 8.00%
Cystitis Interstitial (unknown cause characterized by bladder pain): 2 people, 8.00%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 2 people, 8.00%
Gastrointestinal Pain: 2 people, 8.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Generalized anxiety disorder:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Generalized anxiety disorder:

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Ahmed AB, Radwan AM, Baddary HM, "Prevalence of Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and its Relationship with Disease Activity", The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine, 2016 Jan .
Ahmed AB, Radwan AM, Baddary HM, "Prevalence of Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and its Relationship with Disease Activity", The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine, 2016 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on albuterol (the active ingredients of Proventil) and Proventil (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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