Along with its needed effects, terbutaline may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. I was on Breathine from 24 weeks to 36 weeks. All the doctors that I spoke to said there was little to no long term effects on the baby. It made me incredibly jittery and I felt miserable. Terbutaline sulfate has not been approved and should not be used for tocolysis (premature uterine contractions). Serious adverse reactions may occur after administration of terbutaline sulfate to women in labor. They sometimes have long-term health problems that can affect their entire lives. The earlier in pregnancy a baby is born, the more likely they are to have complications, the most serious of which. My wife was given shots (and pills) of Terbutaline for some preterm contractions at 31 weeks. I've researched this drug and found many discussion linking its use for preterm labor to autism in the baby. Fortunately, these side effects have a low incidence of long-term damage on the newborn and are typically easy to treat. Severe Fetal Side Effects Unfortunately, terbutaline treatment can also have some severe fetal side effects, such as enlarged heart, congenital heart defects, brain bleeds and bleeding into the heart. It may be helpful for clinicians using terbutaline to be aware of the potential long-term developmental issues that may be associated with its use. To help direct relevant clinical decisions, there is a great need for more empirical, controlled, and long-term follow-up studies on the long-term effects of terbutaline. I don't know the long term effects yet, as my baby is only 15 weeks, but here is my experience. I went into the hospital with bleeding at 19 weeks. Terbutaline Side Effects Injury Lawsuits. Terbutaline is an asthma medication that is commonly used to treat preterm labor. Terbutaline is sold under the brand names Brethine and Bricanyl. On February 17, 2011, The US Food and Drug Administration issued warnings to the public stating that injectable Terbutaline, a potent bronchodilator indicated for the treatment of acute airway narrowing, should not be used for the long term prevention of preterm labor.