Stiolto Respimat for COPD User Reviews

• Bugs
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 31, 2019

"I live in Australia and I have moderate COPD and My doctor thought I should stop using Seretide because of the worry of increased pneumonia risk. I persevered with stiolto respimat for just under a week. My condition deteriorated dramatically, I found my breathing laboured with a huge increase of phlegm produced and constant coughing. I could no longer walk any distance without stopping to catch my breath. As soon as I stopped taking it my breathing started to recover."

• MyGra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 25, 2015

"A few weeks ago my physician gave me a sample of this to try since the Syymicort I had been using for more than 2 years was no longer as effective as it had been. I've been using this once a day now for about 3 weeks and have had considerable relief. It did take me a couple of days to get the hang of using this new style delivery system. It's really easy to push the delivery button before you get your mouth over the respimat properly ."

• Jackie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 8, 2019

"I have had COPD for about 5 years and switched from Advair and Toudorza to Stiolto as the Advair caused my voice to sound like I had chronic pharingitis. My doctor thought the once a day medication would be convenient however by 2pm I had significant shortness of breath. It also is very easy to accidentally dispense. I think for some patients putting it together may be difficult as well. When it works in the morning it's great it just doesn't work all day, at least not for me. I am now trying Bevespi, we'll see how that goes. I hope we all find the right medication to assist us in managing our disease and live the fullest life possible. Good luck everyone."

• Frankie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 5, 2019

"This medicine works, fantastic when used properly. It is simple to use. There is no trouble pushing the cartridge in to get it started. It does not cause shortness of breath later on unless you have not taken, it correctly. Correctly dosed I have seen it work for many patients and it works for me too. I am a nurse."

• Cocoas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 18, 2016

"This is my third day using it. For the last 3 years I've been using symbicort and it was no longer as effective so I was given this to try. I honestly forget I have emphysema and am so grateful for this inhaler!"

• Bizzy
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 14, 2021

"I was wondering ...does anyone else rinse their mouth out after each use of Stiloto? Sad to say I don't always read all the instructions and after about a year using it, have just found out the literature that comes with it instructs you to rinse your mouth out after each use. Anyone? Looking forward to feedback here ...Thanks"

• Goob
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 31, 2016

"Wonderful. First couple times it sorta wore off what I thought was too soon but that was my delivery that was wrong. After I got the hang of it works great. Easiest my day has been in a long time. Went to the store and didn't even carry my O2 with me and that's a big change for me because I am so Afraid not to have my 02 handy."

• BarbRea
• May 30, 2016

"I started taking Stiolto Respimat in Jan. 2016. For the first few months everything was great. Then I started to have memory issues and confusion. I know this contains an anticholinergic. Two years ago I stopped taking medication for an over-active bladder that contained an anticholinergic because of the very same reason. A few months later my memory was back to normal (normal for me!) and the confusion totally went away. I was hoping that since this is an inhaler and not a pill that I might have better results. Unfortunately no. After four months the confusion and forgetfulness became a real problem. I decided to stop the inhaler this morning and will ask my doctor for an alternative - without an anticholinergic."

• Julie...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 25, 2017

"Hi All, I do hope you are all breathing well or as well as can be expected. So I have now been on the Spiolto Respimat (in Australia that is what they are calling it!) since the 17th July 2017, so it's only been a little over a week. I am still unsure but many times I think it is amazing. Given I have been taking the Ventolin, Spiriva and Seretide for years now....I believe it will take some time before I can fully evaluate Spiolto's effectiveness. Could someone who is currently using Spiolto and finding it works, what reliever other than Ventolin do you use? I do wish you and yours all the very best now and in the future. And thank you so much for all your comments. I found them really useful."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 20, 2018

"I have severe COPD and have tried many breathing medications through the years. This is the worst for me. The delivery system is quite complicated and requires more strength than I have. The medication dries me out and makes breathing more difficult. I will return to Anoro."

• Tim
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 3, 2021

"I have used Stiolto for 32 months now. No side effects. This is a expensive Respimat some insurance companies don't cover it. The last I checked it costs 435.00 a month. My insurance dose cover it I pay 10.00. This is the best one I have used. Better than Spiriva."

• Dont...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 18, 2022

"10 days in use, I ceased the Stiolto Respimat this a.m. Monday 01-17 Due to, - Anterior & Posterior Pain (above already stenosis) lower grade pain but similar to cracked/broken lower ribs. - Salivary Glands Swelling (day 9) right side Parotid and Submandibular'Submaxillary. (large - obvious) - Excess night Urinations (eve. day 9) Eight times? - Front upper leg muscles (quads) sore / weak - More episodes of phlegm (white/clear) to cough out. - No improvement w/ shortness of breath. - Constipation - other ... - Sporadic sharp shooting pain, right to left , horizontally across anterior torso, approx. at top of abdoman, across right lower rib cage to left side. - Horizontal "zap" (akin to dragging hot electrical wire over/across metal surface) from central proximity left ear to right, simultaniously with frontal head lobe pain/pressure. One time occurence, under stress, seemed a two second duration."

• megsy...
• November 20, 2017

"I was diagnosed with early emphysema on 11th October 2017 (5 weeks ago). I have never used a bronchodilator previously and I find this product easy to use. I no longer wheeze when lying down and believe my breathing is easier than before."

• Joyce
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 14, 2021

"I take this drug along with Alvesco and they work for me. I still have some coughing and congestion but do not have to use a rescue inhaler very often. I tried switching to Trilegy so I would need just one inhaler but ended up with more congestion and much more coughing."

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 23, 2024

"Stiolto started working for me right away. I'm allergic to several steroids, so there are quite a few COPD meds I tried and could not use. I have no pain, very little mouth dryness, and zero blisters! Also, I have none of the possible side effects, which is amazing. No headache! It seems to nudge my airways open quickly. Immediately upon use, I might cough for two minutes, but then coughing is basically gone the rest of the day. I have Levalbuterol on hand for emergencies but very rarely need to use it. If your insurance does not cover, your Pulmonologist may be able to write a letter on your behalf. It's expensive, so I recommend trying other brands first. Have your doctor or pharmacist show you how to use the dispenser for sure."

• Jerry
• April 6, 2020

"I have had two samples of this respima. I have taken one and just started my second one . I have been on Spiriva and albuteral . So far I am not noticing any difference with respimat .At least with spiriva I would get rid of some phlegm that is not happening with Stiolto Respimat so my doctor said let him know if this makes any difference ."

• kitty...
• December 22, 2020

"I've used Stiolto Respimat for approximately two years and find it works very well. I had been using Albuterol and had to go to the hospital as it didn't control my breathing at all. Now that I've been on it, I breath fairly well and have no side effects. It's expensive, but it does work!"

• Budsr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 4, 2021

"I was on advair and spiriva, then dr wanted to take me off steroids so I got on anoro. Anoro tastes so awful I wanted to try something else so he gave me samples of Stiolto . I’m on day 4 and I have cold sores on my mouth , troubles breathing and just feel sick . I’m going back to Anoro , even if it does taste like poison . The second day I tried the Stiolto I couldn’t even get it in my lungs without coughing . Definitely not for me ."

• Butch
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 11, 2021

"I have been using the Stiolto inhaler for about 6+ years. I have two other prescriptions that I get along with it (Flovent and albuterol for nebulizer) plus the rescue inhaler. The Stiolto is by far the best one. The reason I know that is because I have been out of one or the other along the way and the one I suffer the most without is Stiolto."

• sue
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 6, 2021

"This combination works really well for me however the actually delivery system is awful. It's touchy and very easy to accidentally set off. Would be much better if it was an inhaler like you see with albuterol. No I don't like that cartridge at all. My doctor gave me a few samples to try and I'm certain that the cartridges skipped ahead a couple times plus I set it off a few times. Way too expensive to waste like that. If I could rate the medicine and the delivery separate the meds would get a 9 and the delivery a 2. The price without insurance is just absurd, $511 per cartridge."

• Brent
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 23, 2023

"Stiolto works very well for my COPD. It does have one side effect that I don't like. My eyes water. The substance is oily and makes my eyelashes stick together at night. It can also turn into a solid crystal substance that I have to pull off my eyelashes. I think I will try a dose every other day as I think it may be too much for my body to process. I weigh 108 pounds and may be getting too much medicine for my body."

• Lindy...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 31, 2022

"I have had COPD over 20 years & still manage to do most things like shopping, housework, some gardening etc. I just can't walk far or uphill. Anyway, I've been on many meds over the years. Have been on Spiolto (Stiolto) Respimat for probably 5 years. Find it easy to load & use. I use 2 inhalations once a day, and also use Symbicort - both as a preventer and a rescue inhaler. (I don't think it does much for me, to be honest). Spiolto Respimat always seemed to work OK, but now, suddenly, I am finding it impossible to use because as soon as I breathe in the mist, I cough violently. It makes me wonder what's changed? I'll ask my doc next visit......"

• Lungs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 27, 2022

"This made my shortness of breath worse. It doesn’t help at all . Plus I have heart problems and take a beta blocker . IMHO this stuff is way to expensive to not work for my lungs. I’ll take my chances with just my rescue inhaler and Qvar."

• Wildf...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 8, 2023

"I have mild COPD and I started taking this medication in July 2021. I was thrilled to be able to breathe again, plus I had lots of good energy. Now, after a bad cold in January, the Stiolto seems diminished in its effect. I feel ok for several hours and then it's back to labored breathing if I try walking a block or more. So disappointed. Previously used Spirva for several years. Can you build up an intolerance to Stiolto?"

• jerryc
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 22, 2015

"Breathing so good I forget I have copd. This medicine is amazing and easy to use. I go about my day with no fear of having breathing problems for the first time in years."