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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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seens to help just a little bit
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Been using it a few years and I guess it helps. No side effects that I'm aware of.
Working / Worked
works okay
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Same as the advair
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Inhale one capsule daily
Working / Worked
It does work, makes a lot of difference to me.
Working / Worked
Appears to be working. It's hard to tell with the other meds.
Working / Worked
Have been using this one for a wee while now
Working / Worked
Works well.
Working / Worked
This I found worked the best of all for me
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Discussions
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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]
