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14 People found this comment helpful

I have been using Spiriva for a couple of years, switched to the easier use about a year ago. The medication works well for me. But even with a prescription drug plan I find the cost to be out site. Medicare allows a set amount of drug cost per year, I find myself in the donut hole by August each year. MD looking for a drug I can afford.

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My Dr has prescribed Spiriva for my asthma and COPD however it is very difficult to use the cartridge keeps popping out and does not work have tried two separate cartridges same issues called the manufacturer and they were to call me back regarding the issues but never called back. Not worth the cost and aggravation to hard. To use.

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JandJ | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/24/2024
Condition: Bronchospasm Prevention with COPD
Overall rating 2.3
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The medicine works great, but the cartridge is so poorly designed that half of it gets wasted. Considering this is a very expensive medication, the waste of the medicine due to the cartridge really needs a recall or something. I wish some lawyer, or somebody would take up the case of this design considering the cost.

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Judy | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/4/2024
Condition: Bronchospasm Prevention with COPD
Overall rating 5.0
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I have what I consider mild COPD. had been using a rescue inhalator several times a day before starting with Spiriva. And recently I had begun wheezing and using the inhalator more frequently (3-4 times a day). I swim and was unable to do more than one lap of continuous swimming. With Spiriva I’m able to swim continuously with no breathing issue and I no longer wheeze. No side effects except dry mouth. No problem with the cartridges popping out, as some users report. I know that side effects of a drug can vary widely from person to person. I just wanted to share my own experience with it. Your experience may be totally different.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/11/2023
Condition: Bronchospasm Prevention with COPD
Overall rating 1.7
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Blurred vision, halos, dry mouth, ringing ears, joint flare-ups. My respirologist said it was not from this inhaler. And he prescribed it again and called in my prescription to the drug store and I paid for it. I went to another doctor and was prescribed atrovent which always work very well. My side effects from Spiriva are slowly clearing up because I stopped using it. It should be illegal to be sold, it's all about the money not the effectiveness of the Spiriva inhaler!

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Karen | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/7/2023
Condition: Prevention of Bronchospasm with Chronic Bronchitis
Overall rating 1.0
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Excessive difficulty in setting up and operating. When you do get the button to press, the drug sprays out the side. Express Scripts, where I purchase this drug, now says that I can't go back to the normal Spiriva, which did work very well. Not happy at all with the maker of this drug! My lungs hurt from not being able to operate this device, or is it that the drug just doesn't work at all? Doesn't work! Drug maker should go back to the drawing board and get it right next time!

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RebeccaEileen | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/11/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.3
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Worst design ever! takes a mechanic to put this inhaler together and by then you could die. SMH. Will contact my Dr and tell him so. Should be taken off the market IMO

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Ken Jones | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/13/2022
Condition: Bronchospasm Prevention with COPD
Overall rating 1.7
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Difficult to set up for use. My unit was defective. Called manufacturer - waste of time, Couldn't answer direct questions. Slick but defective design.

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Liz405 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/12/2022
Condition: Asthma
Overall rating 1.7
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Poorly designed cartridge is difficult to use even after watching the online instructions. I see very little improvement in my breathing & with the increase in price, I will be informing my physician that I will no longer use Spiriva Respimat.

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Nana | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/15/2022
Condition: Prevention of Bronchospasms with Emphysema
Overall rating 5.0
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I have only been on this medication for 3 days, but I seriously have not experienced breathlessness throughout the entire day using this inhaler 1X a day in the morning when I wake up. I forget that I struggle to breath!! I previously used albuterol a few times a day to avoid labored breathing, especially when wearing a mask inside a store. Today, I was having a procedure that monitored my pulsox and it was reading 99...This has been a life changer for me!!

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Joop | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/14/2022
Condition: Controller Medication for Asthma
Overall rating 1.7
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My son was given this to try, replacing his flutiform and ventolin, he said it was useless. Suffering from asthma myself I decided to give it a go, absolutely useless. Like the device though, its pretty cool! But as for working? Def not.

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Sherrill | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/29/2021
Condition: Controller Medication for Asthma
Overall rating 1.3
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My Dr has prescribed Spiriva for my asthma and COPD however it is very difficult to use the cartridge keeps popping out and does not work have tried two separate cartridges same issues called the manufacturer and they were to call me back regarding the issues but never called back. Not worth the cost and aggravation to hard. To use.

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Sa | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/14/2021
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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Spiriva causes a reflex cough when I inhale it. So I must be missing some of the dose. Icing the back of the mouth/throat helps a bit but makes the experience time consuming and annoying.

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Screen Name | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/13/2021
Condition: Prevention of Bronchospasm with Chronic Bronchitis
Overall rating 1.0
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Inhaler does not work half the time

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peanut | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/30/2020
Condition: Bronchospasm Prevention with COPD
Overall rating 1.7
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insurance dose not pay much on it Not worth 341.00

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Don | 75 or over | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/27/2020
Condition: Prevention of Bronchospasms with Emphysema
Overall rating 5.0
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My copd had taken me down to where most household chores would have me panting and have to sit down, I have been using a nebulizer and an enhaler but they became inefective.My doctor prescribed spiriva and it instantly turned me around to where I can live a normal life, It's a miracle drug.

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Catie | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/10/2020
Condition: Bronchospasm Prevention with COPD
Overall rating 2.0
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I have been diagnosed with early onset of COPD. (I had no symptoms) Since I started taking it I have noticed a heaviness in my chest that I have never had before starting this medication.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/18/2019
Condition: Bronchospasm Prevention with COPD
Overall rating 2.3
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Capsules empty at least 2 per 30 day prescription For Expensive med cannot afford to have empty capsules Cant find contact email address for manufacturer

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DlBruni | 55-64 | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/30/2019
Condition: Bronchospasm Prevention with COPD
Overall rating 5.0
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The last two Rx refills look exactly like they always do. However upon inhalation there is a very strong taste/smell of soap.

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teegee | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/30/2019
Condition: Bronchospasm Prevention with COPD
Overall rating 2.0
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curious..my teeth are now splitting chunks of enamel and are cracking. is anyone else having this problem?

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JBN | 75 or over | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/10/2019
Condition: Bronchospasm Prevention with COPD
Overall rating 3.0
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I am coughing up more yellow mucus. Also have blurred vision . Last prescription I got has a bad smell and taste . I will take it back to Drug store and hopefully get a refund. It smells like silage and garlic mixed together.I have been using it for 2years with a little improvement in breathing.

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LWD01915 | 55-64 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
5/7/2018
Condition: Controller Medication for Asthma
Overall rating 1.0
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My allergist switched me from Advair to Spiriva Respimat for my allergy(allergies) induced asthma, saying that it was the preferable one for me. I had not complained or had any problems with Advair. This was in August of 2017. I was never told that I had to gargle or rinse my mouth after using it. I DID do that with the Advair. Flash forward to 4 days ago. I just stopped taking it after I experienced severe hoarse throat (nearly continuously since I started it), sinus problems, a constant cough and a feeling as if my throat was constricted. PLUS, my breathing problems worsened. My PCP was the one who told me to stop immediately and he made an appointment for me for tomorrow (5/9/18) to see a Ear/Nose/Throat specialist to see if any permanent damage has been done. Obviously, I hope not but I am very angry that I've felt so ill for the better part of a year.Read More Read Less

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