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Spiriva (tiotropium) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, 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.
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Spiriva (tiotropium) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, 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.
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Spiriva (tiotropium) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, 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.
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Spiriva (tiotropium) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Maintenance: This medication works very well, but unfortunately for me it is expensive.
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Spiriva (tiotropium) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Maintenance: I have been using Spiriva for a couple of years now and find it to be a life saver. I have had no problems whatsoever. It is very convenient to use. No side effects. I can tell the difference in my breathing if I miss a couple of doses.
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Spiriva (tiotropium) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Maintenance: I have been using Spiriva since 2005 with good results. You can prevent breaking off little pieces of the capsule by applying firm steady pressure on the trigger rather than jerking it.
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Spiriva (tiotropium) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Maintenance: I have been using Spiriva for 1 year now and I have been breathing far better and not having as many attacks as before I began using Spiriva. I find the product very easy to use and also more effective than most other drugs I used before. I have never had a problem with bits of capsule in my mouth or anything.
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Spiriva (tiotropium) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Maintenance: I have been using spiriva for about 2 months. I find my breathing has greatly improved. I'm not using my albuterol several times a day anymore, maybe a couple of times a week. The only thing I have noticed is that I am getting severe muscle cramps in the front of my lower legs. This happens mostly at night when I go to bed. Has anyone else noticed this problem?
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Spiriva (tiotropium) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Maintenance: HI I ALSO FOUND PIECES OF CAPSULE IN MY MOUTH AND WONDERED IF I WAS INHALING THEM, ALSO I FOUND IT WAS EASY TO BREATH DURING THE FIRST WEEK AND NOW IT IS LABORED BREATHING..LEMME KNOW IF ANYONE ELSE HAS SUCH SYMTOMS...THANKS
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Spiriva (tiotropium) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Maintenance: I seem to have good results from Spiriva. However, I have some fears about inhaling pieces of the capsules. I have found small pieces of the capsule in my mouth.
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