Theophylline

What is Theophylline?

Theophylline is used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, and breathing problems caused by asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases. It makes breathing easier by relaxing and opening air passages in the lungs.

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How do members experience Theophylline?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Asthma 6 0
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 6 3
Wheezing 6 1
Shortness of breath (dyspnea) 3 0
Allergic asthma 1 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Acid reflux 1
Shakiness 1
Sinus tachycardia 1
Tremor in hands 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 1
Moderate 2
Mild 1
None 6

Member evaluations

MinnieTheMoocher

evaluated on Apr 25, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for asthma: Moderate
  • Side effects: None

fmsgirl57

evaluated on Sep 12, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for asthma: Major
  • Side effects: Mild
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