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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 Members) find Spiriva helpful
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Spiriva Reviews

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think it helps?
Also use seretide which isn't listed here?
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works
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Works really well. Wonderful drug
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Works when I remember to take it., no side effects
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I have been on it for over 4 years.
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works well
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was given this when i had a lung infection. it worked great. almost wished i could be on it full time. i hadnt felt that good in a year
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I guess I don't notice if it isn't working
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family history of COPD
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working
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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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