Spiriva Questions

I have taken Spiriva (one time per day) for the last 4 to 5 years and stupidly stopped for a 6 month

... period of time. I have recently restarted this medication as of last Saturday. It has been helpful, but I didn't get as much relief as origionally. Have I hurt myself? What do I need to do? ...

Posted 10 Jan 2012 • 1 answer •

I've been on Spiriva for like 5 yrs. + BP & lipitor. Since then i've been getting hives, n.e.1 else?

everyday i wake up i have lumps over various parts of my body, almost never in the same places. these lumps are sometimes small to rather large swelling & sometimes itch. They almost always have ...

Posted 6 Jan 2012 • 0 answers •

I have chronic empyzema and need some suggestions?

I am on Spiriva and symbacort plus pro air inhaler. I get very out of breath with any little exertion. I get out of breath combing my hair. I was a smoker for 50 plus yrs but have not smoked in 14 ...

Posted 22 Dec 2011 • 1 answer •

Spiriva HandiHaler - There are cautions all over the material for Spiriva about not swallowing the?

... capsule - but nothing on what happens if it is swallowed. Are the effects just diminished because it's going through the digestive system - or does something bad happen?

Posted 10 Dec 2011 • 1 answer •

Does spiriva cause chest congestion and cough?

Breathing better but chest congestion is nasty. Also heartburn after a cup of tea today.

Posted 30 Oct 2011 • 1 answer •

Spiriva - Any urinary or glaucoma proplems?

Posted 17 Sep 2011 • 1 answer •

I had a hip fracture from a fall 5 mo ago. I also have atrial fib, asthma, my medication are?

... warfarin, verapamil, spiriva, and when needed albuteral, and percocet for pain. My ankles still swell, during the day, also my calcium is high. My doctor wants me to have the zometa infusion, ...

Posted 18 Aug 2011 • 1 answer •

Does Spiriva affect your enlarged prostate/ urinary ability?

Possible interference with urination in patients with enlarged prostates is reported with Spiriva. I already have trouble urinating, and am concerned about this effect. What percentage of Spiriva ...

Posted 14 Aug 2011 • 0 answers •

Does this inhaler take time to be effective?

I used this inhaler for ten days now and find the benefits to be sporadic. I feel ok for a few hours then it seems to stop working for a while. has anyone else experienced this? does it subside and ...

Posted 13 Aug 2011 • 0 answers •

Since I have been taking spiriva I have had trouble sleeping. Has this been a problem for others?

Posted 5 Aug 2011 • 0 answers •

Will spiriva and oxycontin fail a drugs test for cocaine ?

im taking oxycontin, spiriva and salbutamol but it still keeps coming back positive for cocaine and i dont take any illegal drugs could the drugs i take give a false reading ??? many thanks

Posted 12 Jul 2011 • 1 answer •

Have been on Spiriva and Flovent for 7 years, had neuropathy for 3 years. Dr. lowered dose of each?

... (fewer puffs) and neuropathy pain improved, very consistant effect. I stopped spiriva for 5 days, big improvement except a short-term 'burst' of pain when I used flovent. Have also ...

Posted 11 Jul 2011 • 1 answer •

Are there any adverse problems from stopping spiriva abruptly?

Posted 7 Jul 2011 • 1 answer •

Been taking Spiriva 3 to 4 months, took myself off because of side effects. When will these go away?

It has been 5 days. Will these bad side effects be permenent or will they go away after awhile? Anyone know???

Posted 28 Jun 2011 • 1 answer •

I have been told by the doctor that Spiriva effects a man who has an enlarged prostate..i?

It has been told to us that using spiriva make a man have a hard time urinating..we would like to know if this is true..thank you...

Posted 23 Jun 2011 • 1 answer •