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(also known as Tiotropium)
Tiotropium is a long-acting anticholinergic bronchodilator used in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Tiotropium bromide capsules for inhalation are co-marketed by Boehringer-Ingelheim and Pfizer under the trade name Spiriva. Capsules are inhaled via a proprietary HandiHaler device. more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
COPD & Emphysema
487
92%
Asthma
19
95%
Panic Attacks
2
100%
Cystic Fibrosis
2
100%
Sarcoidosis
2
100%
Overall, 93% (519 Members) find Spiriva helpful
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Spiriva Reviews

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Working, I think, still taking this.
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hard to tell
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Works w/ no s/e
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works well
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Still using this once a day ...
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works well
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this is the best inhaler found gives you relief
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Overall, the biggest help i get is from contioious exercise that really gets me to breathing deap and to do so for as long as I can then drink some cold water and relax for a while
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could not sleep
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Seems to be much better than Symbicort or Advair.
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Spiriva of asthma
    Atrovent and tiotropium as I know it arent preventer but are long acting bronchdilators that is why they ahve to be taken a specific times. This is al... [More]
  2. Discussion: Spiriva and Stroke whats the real story?
    Hi you guys I wanted to post the facts about this since it will likely make the popular media. 1) On March 18 the drug company that makes Spiriva ... [More]
  3. Discussion: Spiriva
    Spiriva is a long acting inhaler whihc lasts for 24 hours hence why only takle it once a day either mroning or night. It is from the same family as at... [More]
  4. Discussion: Spiriva + Advair improves quality of life
    A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine April 17th 2007 will make news Im sure Here are the highlights: 1) Pts with COPD were tre... [More]
  5. Discussion: Spiriva
    I wanted to hear from those of you using the long acting anticholinergic inhaler spiriva (Tiotropium) Spiriva is a longer acting anticholinergic med... [More]

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