Tiotropium User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

Brand names: Spiriva, Spiriva Respimat

Tiotropium has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 150 reviews on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 32% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Tiotropium

Mac
March 22, 2021

Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium) for Asthma, Maintenance "I used my Respimat inhaler today. It was brand new. When I hit the button and inhaled it felt like I got stung on my lip. It burned for over an hour. Now I'm worried because my lungs are burning. I'm call my doctor and my lawyer in the morning."

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VEW
Taken for 2 to 5 years
July 9, 2022

Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance "I find it helps my breathing but it often runs out a day or 2 early. My pharmacy sets it up and wastes the 4 doses as instructed. Why waste 4 doses when there aren’t 30 days supply left? This makes no sense and leaves me without medication at the end of the 30 days which is not helpful. I cannot accurately rate side effects since I am on other medications that have similar reactions."

8 / 10

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Dan...
Taken for less than 1 month
November 9, 2021

Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance "Important! Please keep watchful eye on the side of the Respimat container. When the orange area with arrow shows at end please do not try to continue using the container vs opening a new one. Why? Because I tried seeing how many dosages more I could get and on one attempt the second I pressed the grey button the container bruised my lip and on next attempt the container shot a piece of metal out along with mist so I discarded the container & opened new box .. This issue needs to be fixed as I'm lucky I kept the container away from mouth second try or that metal shooting out would have hit my throat causing possible injury. Sincerely, Dan Leonard"

7 / 10

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Breat...
November 11, 2019

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance "I've been on Spiriva for at least 8 years. I went from lung spasms from armpit to armpit to relief. Of course the empty capsules were a big problem and the respimat solved that problem with a hefty price increase. I thought I couldn't live without it but once on Medicare I had to quit buying it due to the high price. I also had noticed that I had to urinate infrequently and could go long stretches without. Plus I was on high blood pressure meds with diuretics so I became aware, as lovely as having great bladder control seems, that possibly this was a problem. So I quit taking it a month ago & yes things have changed. I must urinate much more frequently and urgently, & I am hoping this is temporary & hope it subsides. But it was proven to me that Spiriva interfered with my bladder signals & I'm hoping there won't be problems later from that. Did go blind also and had cataract surgery; caused and quickened by high blood pressure but don't know how much was effected by inhaler."

8 / 10

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Mama...
July 12, 2017

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance "My sleep doctor prescribed this med following a series of breathing tests that showed I had some narrowing of my brochunial tubes. I do have sleep apnea but not COPD. An autoimmune disorder manifests in my muscles, legs and feet makes balance and walking difficult, causing shortness of breath. That is the reason for the prescription. I noticed unreasonable increasing irritability within a few days of taking the inhaler. I have a bad reaction to Prednisone historically, experiencing psychotic fugue with disastrous consequences. My doctor assured me that Spiriva was nothing like Predisone. It most certainly is-at least for me! Side effects found online are: depression, irritability, feelings of emptiness, etc. Exactly my experience with Spiriva."

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Mimi
Taken for 1 to 6 months
October 7, 2020

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance "I was short of breath and tests showed I have 55% lung capacity. Pulmonologist increased Advair and added Spiriva. I have been dry mouth, sore and red tongue (I rinse afterwards always), constipation, worsening of tremors.."

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zszszs
May 24, 2016

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance "just diagnosed with COPD a few weeks ago. My GP put me on Spiriva Respimat Inhaler. In a few days I broke out with skin rash on my back, chest, upper arms.lower legs, etc. Immediately discontinued the Spiriva and was put on a different drug. No complications from the new drugs in the past 2 or 3 weeks so far."

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Kitef...
Taken for less than 1 month
May 2, 2021

Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance "I have only been using this inhaler for over a week. I can't believe the difference. I can walk up a slope and not be panting for breath. It is so easy to take as the mist comes out slowly its easier to breathe it in. It is better than other inhalers to take. I was shown how to take it by my respiratory nurse."

10 / 10

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Tori
Taken for less than 1 month
August 1, 2021

Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium) for Asthma, Maintenance "New drug for my asthma, first day fine.. second day, the first dose caused a massive choking spasm episode to which almost made me throw up while I choked and coughed for my life. It felt like that and was a horrible experience. No other asthma medication has ever done this and I now scared to keep using it. I could not get my breath back properly for at least 5 minutes. Why oh why do they have to use such a non user friendly delivery system.. its awkward and hard to hold"

5 / 10

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spiriva...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
January 1, 2023

Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium) for Asthma, Maintenance "I currently suffer from severe asthma and have a nebuliser at home that can deliver salbutamol as and when I need it (I live in UK), on many types of medicine for asthma however the spiriva inhaler does nothing for me at all (hence why I'm trying new treatment via injection every two weeks, thank god for the UK's NHS)"

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Larry
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
December 21, 2019

Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium) for Asthma, Maintenance "This has been effective in conjunction with Qvar in a way LABA drugs like advair have not been. Worth trying if you have not been finding relief with ICS/LABA combos. THe manufacturer has a coupon that gave me no copays - I know this is only for a year but makes it worth trying I think."

8 / 10

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John...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
October 8, 2017

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance "Took for 2 months plus for COPD. Worked pretty well. Then I noticed ulcers on my arm that at first I thought were gardening boo boos I had missed. Had leg spasms at night but woke up one morning with severe sore chest, like a mule kicked me. Got worse and then became sore back, too. Quit the drug but spent the next night in a chair. Same time had itchy eye that is now stye/cold sore on eyelid. 3 nights without and still sore chest but better. Arm has scabbed, feels like ice water there under skin. Not so horrible side effects but certainly not worth the benefit and cost."

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GanGan
Taken for 2 to 5 years
June 26, 2020

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance "I have been on Spiriva for about 3 years for severe asthma also Breo, was on Simbicort with the Spiriva. When I had the capsules, there were empty ones so I asked my dr to put me on the Respimat. In the last 3 years, I have been plagued with very thick mucous, to the point I gag, upper respiratory infections ever 3 months pneumonia 2X, and my breathing has gotten worse. My Dr insists this is the right medication for me and if I would lose weight I will feel better. I have asked to get the medicine changed but my pulmonologist insists the medicine is working for me and my PCP agrees. The price is outrageous and there is no generic in the U.S however there is one in Canada. Being on a fixed income at 69 I am forced to use my charge and both the Breo and Spiriva are outrageously expensive. My brother has emphysema and his breathing is better than mine."

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Lana
October 21, 2021

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance "I have taken Spiriva Respimat for a total of thirty days; two weeks and a five day break and another 2 ½ weeks. It does improve my breathing a little bit but the side effects are not worth the slight easing of my breathing. I have extremely dry throat, sometimes can barely talk, my heartbeat went up significantly, my eyesight is all blurring so that I can hardly see to read, heartburn and generally feeling lousy. I am stopping it no matter what my GP thinks…and she is very bossy. However I feel generally too rotten to continue…absolutely no energy or motivation to do anything. I give it a 3 ½ out of ten because it does ease my breathing somewhat. I wish that I was one of the ones with no side effects. I have never smoked a single cigarette so how I came to have COPD is beyond me. My husband didn’t smoke either."

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Linda...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
June 27, 2023

Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance "This works much better than the last two inhalers I've had. The others felt as though I was breathing in loose pieces of sandpaper. Amazingly, when I use SR, I can breathe much better and much quicker."

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chuck...
Taken for less than 1 month
June 22, 2023

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance "I was prescribed Spiriva by my doctor 8 years ago because he thought my smoking for 10 years caused COPD; however, I discontinued use after a week because I believed I did not have COPD, but now I have severe dry lips, mouth, choke while eating and cough 24 hours a day. I must use chapstick every day and, suck on lemon drops & ice, and drink water every day. However, nothing has helped my severe dry mouth, and it appears I must now live with Severe dry mouth for the rest of my life. I do not recommend this product and am desperate for help/relief on this matter!"

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Mary
Taken for 2 to 5 years
August 28, 2021

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance "Spiriva was a miracle medicine for me, I've been on it for almost 4 years now, but my health has changed. I'm having very bad blurred vision, extreme insomnia, tachycardia, I suffer from mental fogginess, forgetfulness, confusion, dizziness, (I am only 44years old ), I also jump with any noise and get scared easily, I also have mayor anxiety. I suffered from insomnia before, but not like this. I feel as I always have fluid in my lungs, something in my throat, I have a running nose constantly, (I am fully vaccinated, had minor side effects, but everything always targets my chest). Spiriva has controlled my asthma for a while, but now I'm not so sure, if I didn't take it or forgot to, I would not be able to breathe. I have tried well over 9 asthma medications and had severe side effects to most. Spiriva did help me manage to reduce the use of my albuterol (emergency inhaler). I have stopped cold turkey 4-5 days ago and need to contact me pulmonologist, I am having bad headaches lately too."

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Delia
Taken for less than 1 month
January 26, 2022

Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance "I had to go on it because Salbutamol use became excessive and not really working anymore. I do struggle a bit with side effects, but I am 64 and have a post viral syndrome, so any medication can whack me around. I go to the loo a bit on this and a bit itchy but otherwise it is great to breath freely again, just like I used to! I do get a bit of trouble getting off to sleep but that is getting better. I persevere with this because I know my life is being shortened with COPD and it can only get worse and this medication may alleviate the worst symptoms in the next few years. I do not like gasping for breath while talking to my husband. Not a nice look"

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Dog...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
June 8, 2022

Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium) for Asthma, Maintenance "This medication has been a miracle for me. Prior to trying this I was having asthma attacks 3 or 4 times a week. They were very difficult to control. I am using symbicort and spirivia respimat daily. I have an asthma attack maybe once a week now and they are easier to control."

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Memem...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
March 2, 2020

Spiriva (tiotropium) "I am taking this Spiriva along with other products, so not sure which medication is responsible for what. Conclusion: My symptoms are better (MUCH easier to breathe), although the improvement on objective measures is very modest. When I first started, the hoarseness and dry mouth were extreme (and insomnia; and being jittery); fortunately, it got better over time, although I am still often hoarse; and now seems that fatigue is building up. For me, the improvement in breathing is worth the side effects (for now)."

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Mered...
Taken for less than 1 month
November 20, 2022

Spiriva (tiotropium) "I developed a respiratory virus (I have asthma but it is very well controlled on Symbicort). The nurse at my doctor's office gave me a sample of Spiriva and said it would help my cough and there are no side effects except perhaps a dry mouth . She said I would be better in a couple days. Nothing could be further from the truth. I got much worse- coughing became much, much worse and I developed horrible post nasal drip, constipation , arm pain increased heart rate. I could not sleep because of all the coughing. I had to take other meds to deal with the side effects. I took Spiriva for 12 days. I should have stopped it sooner."

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loufl...
Taken for less than 1 month
October 25, 2022

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance "Awful now stuck on this horrible medication until I can see my specialist, not happy but cannot stop taking it as it causes my throat to inflame really badly and messes up my blood gasses too so I feel really ill, wish the doctor had bothered to mention to me that you cannot just stop taking it ! It has also given me insomnia and depression, horrible stuff defo would not recommend at all."

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Anonymous
Taken for 2 to 5 years
February 26, 2022

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance "Spiriva’s Handihaler delivery system is a complete disgrace. I have had many conversations with manufacturer and they are unwilling to own up to the fact that either the handihaler is defective or the capsules are duds. SHAME."

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copsg...
Taken for less than 1 month
November 15, 2021

Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium) for Asthma, Maintenance "Have complicated medical history including Addison's Disease, Pure Autonomic Failure, and many other secondary conditions. I have uncontrolled cough variant asthma. My Dr had me on 1.25 mcg last year when I struggled for 5 months to control my cough. This year I'm on 2.5 mcg. I'm on day 5 and this morning I ruptured a tendon in my wrist. I'm not sure if it's related, but the timeframe would indicate a possible correlation. Also, I have severe dry mouth, sores inside my mouth, and blurry vision. Lastly, when I take the inhaler, it triggers a bronchospasm, so now I start breathing in just before I activate the stream. I think it is working, but I am on 21 meds, so I can't be 100% certain."

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Linda
Taken for 1 to 2 years
October 31, 2020

Spiriva (tiotropium) for COPD, Maintenance "I had to quit spiriva after using it 1 1/2 years! I had gotten some kind of sinus infection with heavy coughing, took antibiotics and felt better. But after that the Spiriva did not work for me at all..I had no problems with Spiriva at all before that - it was a miracle drug"

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