Spiriva

Tiotropium

Tiotropium bromide, sold under the brand name Spiriva among others, is a long-acting bronchodilator used in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.[10][11] Specifically it is used during periods of breathing difficulty to prevent them from getting worse, rather than to prevent them from happening.[10] It is used by inhalation through the mouth.[10] Onset typically begins within half an hour and ...

How much are you paying for a 30 day supply of Spiriva? just trying to get an idea of general costs of this drug. ## Based on my research, the average price point for a 30 day supply of Spiriva is right around the $300 mark. Although, I'd imagine that prices may vary depending on one's location, insurance, and probably a number of other factors as well. I'd also keep in mind that there are plenty prescription drug discount cards and patient assistance programs out there that can help save you a nice chunk of change at the time you go in to fill your script. Here's one that I find to be quite helpful: Rx discount card You can also learn more about this drug on the page for Spiriva Details I hope this info helps! Is this your first time trying Spiriva? ## Hello!. Where I a...

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having very bad side effects, such as, CONSTIPATION HOW TO OVER-COME THIS SIDE EFFECTS? ## The only way to overcome side effects of a pill is to stop taking it. All prescription drugs have some sort of side effect, so if you don't want to cope with them I would suggest looking into natural remedy solutions for whatever your condition may be. Most natural remedies may not be as strong as prescription drugs and may take longer to work as a result; but in return you are going to have very little, if any side effects whatsoever (given you follow proper instructions on how to take the medicine). Also to help relieve constipation, be sure to look for certain foods (such as fruit and vegetables) that help ease the digestive tract. Doing this will help keep you hydrated and keep your bowels...

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I need to know side effects for this inhaler ## Drug Page: Spiriva SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include dry mouth, constipation, vomiting, blurred vision, or nosebleed. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR as soon as possible if you experience pain or white patches in your mouth or on your tongue, or difficulty urinating. Rarely, immediately after using a dose of this medicine your breathing may become more difficult and wheezing may worsen. If this occurs, CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience a rapid or irregular heartbeat. AN ALLERGIC REACTION to this medicine is unlikely but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itchin...

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Tiotropium Bromide

Tiotropium bromide, sold under the brand name Spiriva among others, is a long-acting bronchodilator used in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.[10][11] Specifically it is used during periods of breathing difficulty to prevent them from getting worse, rather than to prevent them from happening.[10] It is used by inhalation through the mouth.[10] Onset typically begins within half an hour and ...

I took Spiriva the 1st time for 3 weeks and gavce up on it.My doctor says I have to give it a lot more time to show it,s effectiveness.I am now on my 4th week with no obvious improvement.Any suggestions=???? ## Spiriva contains the active ingredient Tiotropium, it is a Bronchiodialotor. Most medications take at least a month to reach their full level of efficacy in your body. If it is not working after this time period, it just may not be the right medication for you and you should definitely speak to your doctor, again. As with any medication, some people get great results from them and some don't, it just depends on your body chemistry. Did your doctor tell you how long they wanted you to continue to try it? ## ofcourse it works, as we know, it is the best drug for chronic bronchi...

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Hello. I took Spiriva inhaler a couple of years ago for six weeks and gained an unsightly 22 lbs that I cannot get rid of. Even though I haven't used the drug in two years, while trying to lose the weight ever since, I just cannot get rid of it. Every pound has been on the midsection and nowhere else. Along with that is that I'm left with a distended abdomen that looks ridiculous. Even though a less common side effect it still exiists. Does anyone out there have experience with this type of problem, and if so can you help me, give advice? ## These really can't be side effects of the medication, if they are lingering so long after using it. Learn more Spiriva details here. However, there are other medical conditions that can cause these types of symptoms, such as Cushings syn...

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I've mentioned this once before and I will again. I've posted my problem with Spiriva and serious weight gain problems before, and have also told of my solution to solving this problem. I had gained over 25 lbs while taking this inhaler for 5-6 months. It seemed that each and every pound was only around the midsection and nowhere else. In spite of drastic dieting the "belly bulge" would not leave. It was after months of dieting I had had enough! Last winter, starting in mid December I waged war against this intrusion on my well being and went to war! I put my car up in the garage and went everywhere on foot including shopping and visits to here, ther and everywhere. I trudged through snow, ice, and freezing weather for 4-8 miles/day. Along with that I dieted down to the ...

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please when a person has been taking this(*Spiriva) medication for a period of time you know if you are getting meds or not. I have not taken a count and I can do so if necessary but it is approx. every 5th capsule that doesn't give out any powder....The above lady is correct the capsules are very brittle so it is possible that the capsules are cracking and the meds escapes. This is not very good , why would I pay for meds that I do not get. ## I have been taking Spiriva for about 9 months now. I encounter at least 3 empty capsules per month. On the first inhale if there is no rattling, I just discard the capsule and take a different one. I use the same process every day so I don't buy the company's statement that there is powder in the capsules and it is user failure. If th...

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For the last two prescriptions my Spiriva inhaler has been cutting off the tip of my medicine on several doses so I get no rattle and do not know if I am getting any medicine or not. I don't use another pill but wait until the next day for my regular dose. What should I do? Is the inhaler problematic? If so, what is the solution for me. I don't want to miss doses but what should I do if I hear no rattle when the medicine is in my inhaler and then I find that the tip of my capsule has been cut off? Help.

I've had a problem with Spiriva and weight gain (lots of discussion about that elsewhere on this website), but now I have severe anterior leg pain. I thought it was from the unaccustomed weight gain (60 lb. in 6 months after starting Spiriva) but I just went over the Spiriva side effects again and found that leg pain, myalgia, is one of the possible side effects. Does anyone else have this problem that they might not yet have attributed to the Spiriva? ## Hello, Judith! How are you? I'm sorry about the problems you're having. Suffering both of these side effects may actually have compounded the problem. One can just feed the other to worsen the issue, you gain weight, your legs hurt, so you get less active and gain more weight, then they hurt worse and so on. It's basica...

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I was prescribed this medication about 4 months ago--started 3 weeks ago--no improvement in sats, swollen eyelids, cough. Ear and head congestion, sore throat, lightheaded - sounds like COPD exacerbation. But it all started shortly after beginning this drug. I also feel tired. Has anyone else had these experiences with the drug? ## Hello, Penny! How are you? I'm sorry about the symptoms you're having. It's very hard to say, it could be due to exacerbation of COPD, or due to the Spiriva, perhaps even a bit of both. Other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may also include fever, heartburn, headache and voice loss. Are you on any other medications?

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I experienced the following side effects from my medication: weight gain around my midsection, swelling under chin, dry mouth and a hard to clear throat. I cannot stop advair and spiriva (I take daily together) as I need both to breathe. I am so disappointed in this weight gain. Also does anyone know of a way to save money on both meds? By the time my ins. covers their cost it costs me 700.00.

I've talked about this problem before concerning the side effects from Spiriva. The only side effect I've experienced was a sudden, and seemingly permanent weight gain. In spite of efforts to lose the weight I've had no success whatsoever. I've gained weight from other medications in the past only to lose it when the medication was discontinued. Not so with Spiriva. It has been almost three years since I've used the inhaler but yet the added weight persists. I should mention that all of the added weight has been on the midsection and nowhere else! To make matters worse has been a disended abdomen to go along with it. I contacted the drug company right after it happened and, naturally, they acted as if it was new to them! I'm not the only one this has happened to....

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Took Spiriva once and when I tried to change Insurance programs, was DENIED because I took SPIRIVA once. ## Sorry to hear about your situation Jon. I can see how that would pretty frustrating since you only took it once. Have you tried asking your insurance company about the generic formulation as opposed to the brand name? Spiriva contains the active ingredient Tiotropium, so I think anything with that same active ingredient may still be a viable option with your insurance company. If not, you may just want to look into a different insurance company that isn't so uptight with their medication policies. I hope this helps!

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I have had one or two duds per box of Spiriva. That is when they do not rattle and the capsule breaks. I think it is due to drying out because when ripping the Bubble wrapped sets of pills apart they are so crappy that they are compromised when ripping apart. You can't see it and after they are exposed to air and dry out, they break wrong from being brittle and I don't know if they retain the medicine. I either skip it not knowing if I got a dose or I take two and run short. At $10.00 a pill there should be no failures. If they need such protection they should be in better wraps. I also have quick unexplained weight gain around my middle that is quite concerning. Quick headaches too. But this is also the first time I don't have constant pain in my chest and windlessness. But...

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I have COPD and Emphysema I would like to quit smoking this time so I ordered TBX-FREE but the box says not to use if you have depression or asthma. When I asked my Pulmonologist, he wouldn't even look at the box. Just asked if it was prescribed by a Doctor. I have taken Chantix twice both time quitting within 2 wks, first time for 1 year and the next time for a few short months, with no ill effects. I have used wellbutrin and nicotine patch that didn't help at all. ## I tried chantix twice, the first time had bad headaches and stomach aches so I stopped and got a refund. The second time was earlier this year (2016). I took it for the first 2 weeks and had slight side effects but no difference in my smoking urges! I'm not a "cold turkey" kind of person and I'm wi...

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I was given an inhaler called Spiriva two years ago and gained 22 lbs in a little more than four weeks. It has been over a year now since I last used the drug but I cannot rid myself of the added weight. In addition to this is that all of the weight is around the abdomen and side area and nowhere else. This is a rare and strange side effect but it happened to me. I've seen two doctors and they have no idea what happened even though they agree that it is a strange form of weight gain. Does anyone out there have any insight to this problem? Bill. ## There have been other posts similar to yours from people who experienced the same type of weight gain after using Spiriva. With the weight centralized to the mid-section like this, I have to wonder if the medication isn't affecting you...

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I need Spiriva handihaler to breathe ## Hello, Arleey! How are you? In the U.S., Spiriva is only available by prescription from your doctor. It is a bronchodilator that is used to treat conditions, such as COPD, bronchitis and emphysema. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including dry mouth, blurred vision, elevated heart rate and chest pain. Have you been diagnosed with one of these conditions?

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I am currently taking Spiriva, Advair and Atrovent as a rescue inhaler and have been for many years. I would be interested in knowing if there are newer, more advanced, medications on the market which are now being prescribed? ## I am not sure if it is available for you yet, but one of the newest to be approved in the U.S and the EU is Daliresp for COPD and other inflammatory breathing issues. There's also a pretty active thread about people's experiences using it here: Is there anything else I can help with? ## My mum has COPD and has been using the spiriva inhaler for a week now. Since using this she is coughing alot more . Is this normal and will the coughing subside?

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