Olodaterol / tiotropium for COPD, Maintenance User Reviews
Brand names: Stiolto Respimat
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- Sou...
- August 3, 2016
"I've been on this inhaler for almost a year now and continue to love it. Before starting Stiolto, I was using the Symbicort and Spiriva inhalers. Not only does Stiolto work better for me, but it's also so much cheaper than using two inhalers!"
- Bre...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 16, 2016
"This has changed my life. I was able to breathe better almost immediately, and I love that it is easy to use. It did take a few tries to get accustomed to the inhaler, but now I can't imagine going back to my old ones."
- Bar...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- August 22, 2020
"I have been using Stiolto for over 3 years and find it is better than Anoro, Symbicort, and others. BREO had a very bad effect, could not catch my breath, but this one is just right, quick acting and long lasting."
- Mar...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- October 13, 2017
"This has been a lifesaver for me. Used Spiriva for 2 years. Insurance would no longer cover much of its cost. I tried to go without my medicine for several months. Thank goodness I am able to get this. It works great."
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- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- February 25, 2021
"I live now on the west coast of west Florida. A pulmonologist started me on Stiolto Respimat in 2013 after a 'cervical anterior bisection and fusion' operation. Late last week, I asked the doctor for a sample of Trellegy Ellipta sample I had heard so much about on TV. After trying it for several days, I'm going back to the Stiolto I'd used for 8 years. No comparison."
- Bad...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 9, 2021
"This inhaler really works great for me, from the first use on forward. My breathing is like 'brand new,' as though I never had any issues. The only noticeable side effects that I get are: 1. Hand tremor - for the first couple of hours post-dose, my hand shakes pretty rough when I am holding something or trying to write. But this abates as the day goes on. 2. Something of a stimulant effect, but it doesn't cause me any distress. It's like a smooth stimulant effect. Bear in mind that you might not get these same side effects. I'm on certain medications, and it's likely an interaction with one of those. Bottom line is that Stiolto is like a miracle inhaler for me, as far as refreshing my airways go. The once-a-day use is very convenient for me, too."
- Bte...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 25, 2020
"On Stiolto Respimat, I’ve noticed significant improvement in breathing, but it only lasts until supper hour. Then I start to cough, so I’ve been using Advair, but it doesn’t seem to be as effective for me now. I’m going to try Breo in the afternoon. I also get bad bruising with both Stiolto, Respimat, and Breo, having been on Advair for 14 years previously."
- Dav...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- October 12, 2022
"This dual-medicine inhaler works wonders for me after using for over 3 years! The VA hospital lung doctors prescribed it, and after suffering for years, this is a godsend!"
- Lis...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- August 27, 2024
"Works really well for me. After 2 years, along with Pulmicort, I almost have no symptoms of COPD. Best asthma drug I have ever used. I'm 74, been asthmatic all my life, no side effects."
- Ano...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- April 26, 2025
"For me, this is the best. It actually affects my entire well-being, nothing can match Stiolto."
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"I went through several medicines over the past 13 years. I started with Advair, which was an improvement. Then I tried Breo for a year, it was nasty stuff, and I couldn't handle the powder hitting my throat. I tried a 30-day course of Spiriva, but it was a lot of hassle and didn't work any differently. I went back to Advair and then had an attack that lasted about 2-3 weeks. My general practitioner gave me Symbicort, which I stayed with for about a year. I just got a 28-day sample of Stiolto, wow, what a difference! I thought I could actually return to the gym, but now my insurance wants me to use generic versions. They recommend Anoro or Utibron NioHaler, anyway, these don't even fall into the category of Stiolto. I guess I have to entertain the insurance until they decide on the right medicine. I thought pulmonary specialists made those decisions."