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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 | 489 |
92% |
| Asthma | 19 |
95% |
| Panic Attacks | 2 |
100% |
| Cystic Fibrosis | 2 |
100% |
| Sarcoidosis | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 93% (521
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Spiriva Reviews
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Can't afford it so I stopped taking it.
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OK, still a lot I can"t do
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No noticable side effects, can tell the difference in breathing when I don't take it, seems to be very helpful
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i feel it does open up my airways and helps it make it easier to breath
Working / Worked
Guess it works?
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I don't know if it works or not. The odd time I have forgotten to take it there is no difference at all in my breathing.
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I also use Beclazone which is supposed to work well with the Spirivia. Seems to be okay as I am no worse than when I started to use them 2-3 years ago.
Working / Worked
Nothin significant
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Iam no longer using it.
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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] -
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] -
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] -
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] -
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]
