Umeclidinium for COPD User Reviews

• Shi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 16, 2018

Umeclidinium "I was forced to switch from Spiriva capsule to Spiriva Respimat, which I was doing very well on, with few side effects. Spiriva Respimat caused severe dizziness, anxiety, and breathing problems. Then I was forced to try Incruse Ellipta, and this one is even worse. Congestion, severe breathing problems, and extreme fatigue. I have gone from being active to spending most of my time in bed. I don't know what to do."

• Hop...
• February 15, 2020

Umeclidinium "Incruse helped me breathe more than any other inhaler. But a couple of weeks after being on it, some food caught in my throat and (terrifyingly!) I coughed up blood. I hoped it was a one-off thing. But it happened again, necessitating an endoscopy and then an examination from an ENT. Tests revealed nothing. It’s happened now six times. Then a couple of months ago, the right side of my face went numb and swollen. Then I noticed white sores in my mouth and on my lips. Thrush. The doctor gave me antifungal drops that made it go, but it returned with a vengeance. It was a nightmare! I subsequently was prescribed a stronger antifungal - two lots - but it’s all returned. I always rinse my mouth thoroughly. I also gargle in salt and sterilize my toothbrushes. The next step is an even stronger antifungal that requires frequent liver tests - not ideal for someone with a lung/liver disease like me. I feel like I’m living a nightmare in my quest to breathe."

• tmf...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 2, 2016

Umeclidinium "My Medicare Advantage Company suggested I use this after they removed Spiriva from their approved list of medications. I used it for a week, and my emphysema worsened considerably. It worsened to the point that I couldn't walk 10 yards without stopping to catch my breath. I called my pulmonary doctor to see if I could get an exception made to go back on Spiriva."

• Lun...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 1, 2016

Umeclidinium "I began using Incruse Ellipta after my Medicare Advantage plan discontinued coverage for Spiriva, which I had used successfully for a couple of years. The biggest problem I encountered was the horrid, bitter taste of the Incruse. At first, I thought perhaps I had received an outdated inhaler, but my first refill had the same awful taste. I developed thrush and had to be treated for that. After six weeks on the Incruse Ellipta, my immunologist and I applied for and were granted an exception for me to return to using Spiriva."

• Mad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 19, 2018

Umeclidinium "I have been on this drug for two weeks and feel downright awful. I need to use my oxygen all the time, can barely walk to the kitchen from the living room without getting extremely weak, and constantly feel like I need to clear my throat. I was switched to Incruse when Medicare dropped Spiriva from its approved list. I want my Spiriva back!"

• Gar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 15, 2019

Umeclidinium "I was switched from Spiriva to Incruse after eight months of sore throat, dry cough, and generally feeling bad following surgery to replace the aortic heart valve. I just had my yearly eye exam and have been referred to a specialist for evaluation of wide-angle glaucoma. These findings were not seen one year ago. This is listed on the drug insert as a possible side effect of Incruse. I likely will be taken off of Incruse."

• BJa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 21, 2019

Umeclidinium "Horrible muscle and joint pain, severe anxiety interfering even with my ability to do job interviews, severe stomach pain, which took me to the ER = gastritis. Do now I have a choice - use Incruse with my Breo so I can breathe and work along with medications to counteract side effects, example: atenolol for blood pressure and anxiety control, and Tylenol #3 for severe pain levels and muscle tightness, as well as Pepcid AC 20 mg twice daily and Carafate between the Pepcid for severe abdominal pain... or I can just quit Incruse and stay home, sit in a chair, not being able to breathe."

• Jym...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 31, 2024

Umeclidinium "I've tried numerous inhalers but unfortunately in the last few years, rescue inhalers like Ventolin no longer work for me and Advair (or Inhub) is the only maintenance inhaler that I've been able to tolerate. I started Incruse about three years ago at the recommendation of a respiratory technician. It has made my life considerably better, cooling and smoothing my lungs, eliminating any urge to cough and removing the COPD irritation and pain. I'm surprised so few people find this inhaler works for them. Aside from Advair, it's the only one that works for me. Not only that, it has allowed me to function at a near normal level. It brought me out of a dark place and made breathing almost easy again."

• dia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 1, 2018

Umeclidinium "I switched to this last week from Spiriva due to a difference of $35 on my copay. I dislike it very much. I have had a sore throat since starting. I came down with a cold immediately. I get a horrible taste and a burning sensation in my throat when I take it, and gargling does not help my throat. The burning is still there. I expect to get thrush and will be very unhappy."

• Jus...
• January 17, 2017

Umeclidinium "Just started inhaler today. I don't taste anything. And all inhalers can cause thrush, it's white spots in the back of the throat. Doctor said to rinse and gargle with water after use, harmless, and don't overuse any inhaler. Hope this helps."

• Jme...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 6, 2022

Umeclidinium "First couple days was excellent, then all of a sudden I couldn’t breathe well, using my rescue inhaler 3-4 times a day, nonstop coughing, lots of wheezing, anxiety. Seen my doctor, he switched me to Breo, but I’m scared of trying it after reading the reviews on that. Since getting COVID 7 months ago, I’ve been on many different inhalers for the first time in my life for my lungs, and none seem to work."

• Gai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 6, 2021

Umeclidinium "I've never felt so ill in all my life. I've gone from working to being stuck in my flat, can't sleep, mucus that I never had before, breathing 10 times worse. I feel like I'm being tortured and nobody is listening. Had a paramedic here the first time I used it because I couldn't breathe, and two weeks later, no change."

• JTP...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 8, 2022

Umeclidinium "I've only taken this drug once and got so sick that I felt like I was going to die for the next 2 days. Immediately after taking it, I got very dizzy and nauseous. Then I started getting weak legs, dry heaves, and feeling overall very sick. I'll never take it again."

• Ste...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 27, 2022

Umeclidinium "Horrible medicine. Was doing good on Spiriva (sample inhalers), then of course insurance doesn't cover it, so I was put on Incruse. This medicine is horrible. Sore throat, sinus pain, headache. Followed by horrible muscle pain/cramps in my legs and arms, and 'flickering' in my peripheral vision. This medicine also made me feel funny, like a jittery feeling, muscles fluttering in my ribcage. It's awful, absolutely awful. I would highly recommend NOT taking it."

• Jef...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 30, 2020

"This medicine was prescribed to me for 30 days. At the end of that time, it had paralyzed the left side of my vocal chord, severely reducing my ability to talk and causing me to choke very easily because the vocal chords won’t come together. It also makes it very hard to breathe normally. I highly recommend staying away from this medication. It has affected my life in a drastic manner."

• Wil...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 29, 2020

Umeclidinium "I haven't had an exacerbation since I began using Incruse Ellipta, and my breathing has improved 100%. I've had no side effects, reactions, or adverse events."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 11, 2018

Umeclidinium "I got pneumonia twice in my 7 months that I used this. And it took 2 months to recover each time. This was the only difference in routine. So, I'm done with it. Not for me, thanks."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 25, 2017

Umeclidinium "Love this inhaler. After trying Breo, Dulera, Tudorza, Spiriva, Symbicort, and Adair, this one works the best for me."

• sti...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 21, 2016

Umeclidinium "This drug made my heart rate drop extremely low! I got a sore throat and could not stand up! It gave me upper stomach pain and bloating! I also got thrush from it!"

• Vin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2018

Umeclidinium "This medication did help my breathing problems, however, it gave me a sore throat and plugged up my sinuses. :("

• Dib...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 17, 2019

Umeclidinium "This totally stopped my coughing, but it just depressed my mucous buildup, which was not a good thing. I am scared to use again (a month in, feel like I’m detoxing now)."

• Tta...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 29, 2021

Umeclidinium "I would not recommend Incruse inhaler to anyone. It has given me heart blockage. I am very angry as it is not listed as a side effect."

• Ppp...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 16, 2023

Umeclidinium "My husband was prescribed this for asthma. Just over a month in and he’s had awful side effects. His eyesight is going. What is in this stuff?!?"

• Kat...
• October 9, 2024

Umeclidinium "The Incruse Ellipta inhaler helps my breathing feel more stable. I have been using it for around 8 months now."