It's MUCH more convenient than taking Atrovent multiple times/day & I've been taking it daily since shortly after FDA approval in 2004. Very effective, long-lasting med which is helpful for COPD patients especially. Side effects are pretty mild (at least for me). It may be causing slightly elevated resting heart rate, but otherwise haven't noticed side effects as long as I take it in the mornin...
I have found that in every RX that 3 of the cap. don't work. Lot # 704577A I am on a fixed income and at the price I am paying I would like to get what I am paying for. The above is for my wife Janis Higbea I am her husband Richard Higbea
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[email protected] | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/19/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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it helps me breath easier and i don't have to use my rescue inhailer as often.
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genie | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/16/2009
Condition: Bronchospasm Prevention with COPD
Overall rating 4.0
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This drug is bemeficial-but very expensive with no generic available in U.S. I now order thru Canada site.
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Would like help | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/12/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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I take this with Advair and it has only lessened my symptoms. I have weight gain, sleeplessness and anxiety.
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cheryl | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/8/2009
Condition: Bronchospasm Prevention with COPD
Overall rating 3.3
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my dr. prescribed this drug along with advair but i am experiencing a loss of taste and smell and was wondering if anyone was having the same problem,my dr. said she has never had that complaint.
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DJK | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
1/19/2009
Condition: Bronchospasm Prevention with COPD
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been in treatment for COPD, emphysema for 8 years I was housebound before using it, this drug gave me my life back.
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jan | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/17/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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stopped chronic cough!
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/15/2009
Condition: Bronchospasm Prevention with COPD
Overall rating 5.0
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Can't wait till they have a generic for this drug. Treating COPD and emphezma
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/11/2009
Condition: Bronchospasm Prevention with COPD
Overall rating 3.3
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I really don't see any difference in this med of taking or not taking it
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colrpill | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/4/2009
Condition: Bronchospasm Prevention with COPD
Overall rating 3.3
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It seems to help breathing some what!
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/3/2009
Condition: Bronchospasm Prevention with COPD
Overall rating 5.0
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Have COPD, started breathing better after a couple of days of starting. Breathing much easier.
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[email protected] | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/13/2008
Condition: Bronchospasm Prevention with COPD
Overall rating 5.0
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I am concerned about the Journal of American Medical Association letter regarding the possibility of stroke for Spiriva users
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Kathy | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/12/2008
Condition: Bronchospasm Prevention with COPD
Overall rating 2.7
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I take this with my advair. Some days are okay, other days I can not breath. Cannot sleep weight gain.
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jesse | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/11/2008
Condition: Bronchospasm Prevention with COPD
Overall rating 3.7
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This drugs is like a miracle for COPD but the side effects I experienced - anxiety, insomnia, depression, weight gain - have been so severe I've had to stop using it.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/21/2008
Condition: Bronchospasm Prevention with COPD
Overall rating 4.0
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SCIANGEL49 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/5/2008
Condition: Bronchospasm Prevention with COPD
Overall rating 4.7
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I ONLY TAKE IT 2X ADAY
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gladysziffell | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/1/2008
Condition: Bronchospasm Prevention with COPD
Overall rating 2.3
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is not relieving constant spitting up of accumulation. I keep producing.
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Yes | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/25/2008
Condition: Bronchospasm Prevention with COPD
Overall rating 5.0
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Effective and performs well in maintenance for COPD. However, the price gave cause to steer from it's use.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/24/2008
Condition: Bronchospasm Prevention with COPD
Overall rating 4.0
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My GP switched me to Spiriva from an inhaled steroid, this seems more effective and easier for my breathing difficulty. Initially experienced dry mouth and throat, this has receded. However: "Store this medication at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted." News Flash! I live in the northeast, heat with oil, and keep my thermostat at 60 degrees. If I really need to keep this medication at 77, that's a huge hidden cost.
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groover | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/22/2008
Condition: Bronchospasm Prevention with COPD
Overall rating 4.0
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
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