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(also known as Ipratropium)
Ipratropium is an anticholinergic drug (trade name: Atrovent®) administered by inhalation for the treatment of obstructive lung diseases. It acts by blocking muscarinic receptors in the lung, inhibiting bronchoconstriction and mucus secretion. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| COPD & Emphysema | 153 |
92% |
| Cystic Fibrosis | 17 |
100% |
| Asthma | 13 |
92% |
| Environmental Allergies | 2 |
100% |
| Sarcoidosis | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 93% (188
Members)
find Atrovent helpful
Atrovent Reviews
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seems to help. Wee often
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nebulizer every 4 hours mixed
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wow this medication works great, but it tends to make me gag cause Im coughing so much.
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This is the best med for periphery lung disease small airway passage. Helps a lot!
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take it when i have a bad day as spriva dont work so good
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Don't take it anymore.
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same as above
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Can't really tell.
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Helps
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I have CHF congestive heart failure. This keeps my heart pumping slowly to elimate pressure. No side effects.
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Discussions
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Substitute for Combivent inhaler? (ipratropium)
I just discovered an article concerning Combivent and Atrovent. Not very favorable. Excerpt from web site: "A common bronchodilator drug which ... [More] -
Atrovent
I take atrovent nebs. I find them very helpful. They were originally designed for peopel with copd but there has been eveidence to show that people wi... [More] -
Atrovent
hi Hope everyones well..or at least surviving. Ive recently been put on atrovent nebs (4 times daily) n was just wondering other peoples experienc... [More] -
Atrovent for COPD & Emphysema
Tell us about your personal experience with Atrovent as a treatment: Has it worked? Have you had any issues? Any recommendations or tips? [More]
