Question 1

can u use xopenex (levalbuterol) and atrovent together?

Accepted Answer

Drug interactions.: No drug interactions were noted on Drugs.Com drug interaction checker – but that is not a guarantee that an interaction could not occur.    (http://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=1382-814,1446-857)

Question 2

can xopenex (levalbuterol) and atrovent given at the same time?

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Yes: Yes it can.  Both are bronchodilators, meaning they open up your airways so are often used for asthma or COPD.  They work in different pathways though, which is why sometimes the physician will prescribe both.  For instance, studies show that giving atrovent (ipratropium) and albuterol in the first 24 hours of an acute asthma attack in kids while in the ER speeds up recovery.  Hope this helps!

Question 3

can atrovent (ipratropium) cause an increase in bp?

Accepted Answer

No: It may increase the heart rate not bp.

Question 4

what are the side effects of atrovent (ipratropium)?

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Fortunately  few: Some common sideffects: bronchitis, shortness of breath, cough, nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, headaches, gastrointestinal distress. Like all medication, use smallest effective dose for shortest time possible. If you experience any significant problem, consult doc. Good luck.

Question 5

would like coupon for atrovent (ipratropium) due to cost $40.00 co-pay @ cvs .

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Ok: That's not something we can help you with here. Try looking on the atrovent (ipratropium) website. Maybe one is available.

Question 6

i have discomfort in taking atrovent (ipratropium) - what are the side effects?

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Varied: Side effects include blurred vision, urinary retention, worsening of glaucoma and dry mouth.  Most patients tolerate it very well however.

Question 7

is mucomyst ok with atrovent (ipratropium)?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Mucomyst is an inhalational agent that serves to help break up mucous.  Atrovent is an oral or nasal spray that serves to dry up secretions.  It should not be combined for pulmonary use, but is helpful to reduce nasal secretions that may worsen pulmonary problems.

Question 8

have you used atrovent for post nasal drip?

Accepted Answer

Best for rhinitis : Atrovent nasal spray works best for a drippy nose. A nose which produces too much mucous from the front leading to the need for lots of tissues. Post nasal drip might be improved but atrovent is not nearly as successful for this symptom.

Question 9

why is combivent better than atrovent (ipratropium)?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: better.  Atrovent is in combivent.  Also, albuterol is in combivent.  Albuterol works well for some folks, and combivent works well for others.  Discuss with your doctor.

Question 10

can proventil and atrovent (ipratropium) used together?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Proventil (albuterol) and atrovent (ipratropium bromide) are very commonly recommend to be used together for treatment of airway bronchospasm commonly seen in asthma or copd.  I would caution that there are better, long-acting medications that provide better benefit if you are not well-controlled on proventil and atrovent alone.  Otherwise they do indeed work very well together.

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