User Reviews for Spiriva

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance: For the last four years I have been taking Spiriva before bed. Recently I switched to morning. What a difference! My daytime breathing has really improved.

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance: I've been on Spiriva for 6 months now with only dry mouth as an issue, so I keep hard candy around to suck on, I was at the point where I could not walk up a few steps without losing my breath, but now I can breath again!

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance: Spiriva works well for me. I have early stage Emphysema. No more breathlessness. I take it first thing in the morning. Rarely use my Ventolin inhaler now and other than an itchy nose, no side effects. I am a pensioner and the government pays almost all of the cost.

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance: I was prescribed Spiriva about a year ago. At first it was easier breathing with it. I developed, over time, issues. Ocular Migraines, severe dry mouth, muscle pain, coughing that I didn't put together with the Spiriva. A few weeks ago I began having badly blurred vision and did notice that it was happening about an hour after using Spiriva. I looked up the side effects online and found that this was a bad side effect of the drug. I stopped taking it and called my doctor. He simply told me to stop using it, but he did not tell me that some people get severe withdrawal symptoms. After three days I had severe panic/anxiety attacks, lighheadedness and felt like I was losing my mind. I was taking Xanax twice a day. All is gone now.

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance: I'm 48 and have the capacity of an 81 year old woman due to years of smoking. I have smoked very few cigarettes since last week when I found out how bad my lungs are and thanks to hardly smoking and the Spiriva I am doing MUCH better! Only side effect is a REALLY itchy nose/dry sinuses/stuffy (really stuffy) nose...but it's much better to be able to take a deep breath and function again! Side effects are nothing compared to gasping for air! Love Spiriva!

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance: Hello everyone; Let me say that upon using Spiriva the first time I noticed that I no longer have severe breathlessness (which developed from Pneumonia July 2012 fro surgery complications). Let me also say IMPORTANTLY if anyone has bronchitis in the lungs to please do whatever necessary to clear it up, if anyone smokes QUIT! Don't wait like I did to have a dangerous bronchial attack, in my case I was at the E.R to get a jet-nab treatment when it hit, was told had I been away from the hospital I wouldn't have survived, since that night 10/19/2011 I haven't touched one cigarette, not even one drag. I also concur that I'm not having to use my albuterol like I was.

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance: I have been prescibed Spiriva for almost 7 years and have found a marked improvemment in my breathing and ability to carry on a normal active day. I have not experienced any adverse side effects the only effects have been totally positive. I don't think I can give it up now. As far as cost goes, my HMO covers it. I think its a great medicine. Thank you the inventor.

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance: Spiriva has been a miracle for me. Yes there is some hoarseness, sinus issues and difficulty urinating, but for me the benefits far outweigh the side-effects. The inhalers did nothing for my COPD - Spiriva made a HUGE difference in my ability to take in air. My illness is more emphysema type of COPD. I love it - 2 days without it and I can tell a huge difference. With Spiriva I can breathe again.

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance: Started using Spiriva in 2003 and noticed much improvement in breathing and endurance. As my emphysema has worsened and flare-ups occurred more frequently, my pulmonologist added Onbrez and it too is very helpful. The combination is effective for me, FEV1 went from 37% to 52%. My principal side effect is dry mouth, but a sip of water now and then beats shortness of breath or worse.

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance: My husband started using Spiriva last Wednesday. He was breathing easier but by Sunday, then he began having crushing tightness in his chest, difficulty breathing, pulse rates of 111, high blood pressure and chest pain. We took him to the ER because we thought he was having a heart attack. It turned out to be a severe allergic reaction to Spiriva. He won't be using it anymore. He also had dry mouth and difficulty urinating which are also side effects.

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance: I have only been using Spiriva for two months and find it more convenient than other medicines but wonder why every time I purchase new prescription it includes a new hand held device, adding to the expense.

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance: After two weeks using Spiriva the wheezing and loose phlegm have all but disappeared.

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance: I have taken this medicine on and off for 2 years and the side effects outweigh the benefits. Terrible night cramps, dry mouth, coldness down to the bone all the time which goes away when I stop taking it. I can breath better with it but it is not worth the other side effects. I have had Bronchitis and asthma since I was 8 yeas old and I am now 70.

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance: My Doctor put me on Spiriva a year ago for my COPD. It has helped me to be able to breathe so much better. I used to be sick all the time and had bronchitis every 2 months that went by. Since Spiriva, I have not been sick but a few times. It is a blessing to me.

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance: At first, lung function was markedly improved, then I started having rapid and irregular heart problems, along with high blood pressure. Because I was also taking Atrovent, my Doctor told me that I shouldn't take both. He decreased the Spiriva and my heart problems subsided. Unfortunately, I have lost some lung function, my activity level has decreased probably 70% and I am living on inhalers every 3hrs. And I feel like an elephant has parked himself on my chest! Quality of life is minimal so I'm ready to resume taking Spiriva.

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance: I started taking Spiriva almost 3 weeks ago but have been advised to stop taking it as of today. I've had awful side effects that have built up.. dry mouth, sinus problems, blood in my mucus when I blow my nose, blurred vision, dizziness, palpitations. I do know of people it has helped but does anybody else have same problems as me?

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance: After 3 days of use, my voice becomes very hoarse and I feel like I have a wad of phlegm caught in my throat which I am not able to clear. Because of this, I only use it now and then.

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance: Living in UK. My specialist prescribed this medicine 2 days ago and I can't believe the difference it has made. I feel about 70% better already. I just can't believe the difference already ,it's fantastic.

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance: I find this medicine extremely helpful. I was hospitalized 6 times last year and not once this year!

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance: Spiriva caused my breathing to worsen. I experienced the dry mouth symptom. Spiriva did NOT break up mucous. I noticed NO relief. After about a week of use I was forced to stop it's use and resort to my rescue inhaler (Primatine). God bless those whom this medication helps but it is not for me. It seems I have had a paradoxical effect.

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance: I have Homogenious/Diffused Emphysema, my doctor put me on Spiriva back in 2002 before it came into the US, I got it from Europe. This drug has helped to contract the hyperexpansion of my lungs so they can function better and by doing so has taken my functional vital capacity from 30% to 50%. I only take Spiriva nothing else one capsule every morning. I do not know why more doctors are not prescribing it. For me it has been the closest thing to lung volume reduction surgery without the surgery.

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance: First day for Spiriva. What a difference in breathing. I was struggling for breath this morning due to inflammation. Had to stop taking Advair, due to vocal changes. This appears to be a wonder drug. No side effects to report. Just much better breathing. It's amazing. I'm glad my doctor prescribed this medication for me to replace Advair.

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance: Spiriva has greatly reduced my wheezing and congestion, in addition to increasing lung capacity. So I guess you can say that Spiriva is just what the doctor ordered!!

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance: After two weeks usage, the drug appears largely ineffective.

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance: It has improved my breathing a great deal. Been using since March 3 09. It is very expensive and now I do not want to do with out.