My brother has emphysema and his breathing is better than mine.” My next appt.

I have noticed that I have suffered acid reflux more recently this past year. It most certainly is-at least for me!
But in my experience Spiriva is snake oil with a hefty price tag. The easiest way to lookup drug information, identify pills, check interactions and set up your own personal medication records. When it makes "that sound" of loud popping, after I try to use it and it doesn't work - I can open the handihaler holding the capsule, take the capsule out and hit it on my palm and tiny pieces of plastic fall out in my hand!” So far great improvement.” I might try to go without spiriva for a couple of days. Same time had itchy eye that is now stye/cold sore on eyelid. Have suffered several bouts of UTI's while being on Spiriva as well. I am truly scared that this drug has done permanent damage to my heart that hasn't been found yet. Thought retirement was going to be better. That stuff is horrible. Felt great breathing two days that I used it, but then had a thud in my chest. I do breathe better when I use Proair HFR.

Reply (0) Report. Hoarseness and phlegm are the most annoying closely followed by crackling in my ears, nose congestion and cramps. Blamed it on an operation to remove a cyst in my neck but the symptoms were not from that procedure according to my ENT.
I, too, had empty capsules or so I thought. After no serious improvement & being unable to hardly walk, I went on spiriva in April this year..Almost immed results..a HOME RUN!!!

I sure hope it goes away.” “I love the effect of this medication with my lungs it's just kind of sad about every fourth or fifth capsule I put in the handy inhaler has nothing in it” I noticed unreasonable increasing irritability within a few days of taking the inhaler. I can't say Spiriva has been very beneficial on top of my mainstay medication Seretide and Uniphyllin. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose.The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. “Took for 2 months plus for COPD.

Some anxiety the first couple of months but none now. Mouth has sores hurts to eat and swallow.

The Dr. said he doesn't know why I am suffering with these symptoms.

I will also be contacting FDA.”

I also peed more frequently and it gave me a cold/ flu symptoms for the two days I took it.

Exactly my experience with Spiriva.”

I've tried quite a few different drugs symbicort, alvescoe now trying Spiriva. Available for Android and iOS devices. ClarkArobe. I'm calling my doctor tomorrow to get an appointment.” Take your next dose at the regular time. And Spiriva at 1200, never had any side effects.” In a few days I broke out with skin rash on my back, chest, upper arms.lower legs, etc. O 02. I never took it again and that was 5 years ago. “I have been on Spiriva for a few years. I have been off this drug now for 2 and 1/2 Weeks. Tara: 10500 kg. I do have to take my rescue inhaler more than I did when I first began the drug but I am still receiving great benefit from this medication and am so grateful it continues to improve my quality of life.” Way too expensive. 3 It keeps working for 24 hours. I have very recently taken myself off Spiriva to see whether my condition changes. I didn't realize the problems were Spiriva however until finishing the first sample and two days into the 2'nd. I have only one symptom. Sure hope I have not inhaled any plastic particles. I just emailed my doctor with my symptoms and said I couldn't take this any longer. In Summary. Prior to first use, insert the cartridge into the inhaler and prime the unit by actuating the inhaler toward the ground until an aerosol cloud is visible and then repeating the process 3 more times. Immediately discontinued the Spiriva and was put on a different drug.