Incruse Ellipta and Sore Throat: What Users Say

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

For COPD "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!"

• Sic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 18, 2018

For COPD, Maintenance "I started on Incruse as a replacement for Spiriva (which I was doing fine with) but Medicare would no longer pay for. I had a horrible experience with it. The mouth/tooth pain was unbearable, anxiety/panic was intensified, heart palpitations worsened, throat pain, hoarseness, and my breathing problems became so much worse. I took it for about 7 weeks, hoping all adverse effects would resolve themselves. But it just became too unbearable. So I discontinued it and am only using Advair discus for maintenance. It was a horrible drug for me."

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

For COPD "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."

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

For COPD "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."

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

For COPD "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."

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

For COPD "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

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