User Reviews for Spiriva Respimat inhalation

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.

Inhaler does not work half the time

insurance dose not pay much on it Not worth 341.00

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.

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.

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

The last two Rx refills look exactly like they always do. However upon inhalation there is a very strong taste/smell of soap.

curious..my teeth are now splitting chunks of enamel and are cracking. is anyone else having this problem?

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.

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

I now have this weird cough, and its like there is something stuck back in the top of my throat.It never really gave me the full nice breaths I was getting on a prior medication. Im off to the drs to try something else.This weird cough is CONSTANT

Although high priced. This mist has been very effective in controlling my COPD and wheezing.

I have been monitoring my borderline high cholesterol levels all my adult life and have managed, with diet and exercise, to keep it under control.I am 76. I was diagnosed with copd last spring and prescribed Spiriva Resprimat. After two months on this drug all of my cholesterol numbers were elevated. Pulmonary MD says there are no studies to show the relationship, but I'd like to try something else. What would it be?

I used Spirive Handihaler for several years with good results, then lost my insurance and was not able to afford the over $300 a month, so tried Advair with good results but just recently was given Spiriva Respimat from the VA and have been using it now for a month and a half. And in the last month I have notice shortness of breath much more severe than before, I use to be able to get through most of the day without struggling for breath, but this last month has been extremely difficult. I prefer the Handihaler but I`ve heard it`s no longer available..I may go back to the Advair. Read More Read Less

I haven't been on this medication for very long but it has already helped me with my breathing problems. Of course, I have to use it alongside my Ventolin rescue inhaler for it to be effective. If I can get it down to just using one inhaler, that would be great.

I thought I was going to DIE! The reactions I had withing 24 hours, called the Dr, they told me the reactions weren't due Spiriva, I took for 3 more weeks and called back this time Dr said Stop, I'm having reactions. I still have Vision loss in my right eye, I was waking up in a pool of swet, swelling, felt like my head was going to explode. I filled out a form to the FDA about it. I Suffered severely on Spiriva.

Cannot believe the FDA approved this "new" med. Hard to put together, hard to turn, and stupid way to keep track of the doses..and the PRICE...really disgusting!! Very dissatisfied.

I have used the handihaler for almost 10 years. Can't get much easier to use than putting a capsule in the handinhler and breathing. The new respimat system in much TOO DIFFICULT to operate. I use many other inhalers and none are as frustrating as this one. Don't know why they changed it.

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.

Spirva Respimat is working for me but occasionally causes me to cough and I'm afraid I'm losing some of the dose. Is this common and is it o.k.? I have used Spirva Capsules for several years and just started the Respimat.