COPD & Emphysema Support Group

COPD is a progressive disease characterized by airflow obstruction or limitation. Emphysema is characterized by loss of elasticity of the lung tissue, destruction of structures supporting the alveoli and of capillaries feeding the alveoli. Both have symptoms that include shortness of breath, among other respiratory troubles. If you are a COPD or Emphysema sufferer, join...

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great2bme 05/08/2012

I cannot afford my meds. Would appreciate all suggestions for Advair and Spiriva. I saw a discussion about a company in India. Has anyone used their products? My concern is about the safety of drugs from other countries. I would rather not have any than to inhale something that will cause more damage to my lungs. I am new to Daily Strength and would appreciate any advice! Thank you.

deleted_user 05/09/2012

I don't see Spiriva listed on ADC. Is it under another name?

LilEllie 05/09/2012

I am starting on Daliresp and it is manufacuted for Forest Pharmaceuticals in St Louis by a company in Germany. Spiriva Handihaler-Germany, Ventolin -UK, etc. They are approved for import by the FDA of course.

Remember the senate hearings about 4 years ago regarding Heparin (a blood thinner) being mfg in China under unsafe conditions.

Most of the US drug companies, if not all, have hugefacilities and presence in most of the major international cities.

Just be vigilant, about the source of your meds, if possible.

great2bme 05/11/2012

Thanks to you all for your wonderful advice/feedback. I am placing my order with All Day Chemist today. It is nice having people that have similar health issues to go to for advice/information. Hope you all have a wonderful day!

deleted_user 05/13/2012

Serenity,

Spiriva at ADC is, I believe, called Tiova and it comes with a Rotohaler. Same strength as the Spiriva, 18 mcg. I haven't ordered from them yet, because my meds keep changing, but I will be in the future. My prescription plan in the US is managed by a large mail order company, and they really are horrible to deal with.

If you are looking for something and you don't see it you can call them and ask or send an e-mail and they will get back to you quickly. I was looking for Duoneb for the nebulizer and couldn't find it so I sent an e-mail and they call it Duolin Respules.

Rosy

sparkles0521 05/13/2012

I too buy my meds from All Day Chemist,and have had
NO problems with them. My pulmonary doctor knows I
buy from them,and says there is nothing wrong with them,
he just wish we could get them here in the U.S. for the same
price. They have been a life saver literally for me.
I buy Spiriva, Symbicort, and ventolin from them.
Give them a try. I have been buying from them for 3 years.

deleted_user 05/14/2012

ADC works for me... no issues so far
Pontiac Slim

PS raining in Maine too....Happy Mothers Day to all...

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