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Spiriva handihaler

Spiriva handihaler

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Brands

Forvent • Spiriva

Generic Drug

Tiotropium bromide

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Abdominal pain
Chest pain
Heartburn
Muscle pain
Vomiting
Upper respiratory tract symptom
Nose bleeds
Bloody nose
Heart palpitations
Blurred vision
Aching muscles
Rash
Runny nose
Cloudy or blurred vision
Chest pain or discomfort

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Treats

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
Condition

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Please describe the medication: spiriva handihaler (tiotropium bromide)?

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Are there deaths related to spiriva?

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What are the alternatives to spiriva?

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Can I use advair and spiriva together?

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A 64-year old female asked:

My insurance company removed Spiriva from the formulary. Is Incruse ellipta a good substitute?

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A 40-year old asked:

Can spiriva cause this increased coughing?

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A 30-year old asked:

Not losing any weight. Can spiriva be the cause?

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A 50-year old male asked:

How often should I be using spiriva if i feel better?

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A 38-year old asked:

Is spiriva the best for copd?

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A 36-year old asked:

Is spiriva a form of steroids?

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A 39-year old asked:

Any double vision when using spiriva?

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A 46-year old asked:

Will spiriva show up in a urine test?

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A 50-year old male asked:

I'm taking spiriva for my bronchiectasis. It's beginning to work. Will I have to take it for the rest of my life?

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A 67-year old male asked:

Can spiriva cause hearing loss?

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A 33-year old asked:

Can spiriva affect coumadin (warfarin)?

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A 33-year old asked:

Can a spiriva inhaler be used for pregnancy?

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A 21-year old male asked:

Which is better Spiriva or Seretide for COPD?

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A 18-year old male asked:

Is it ok to take spiriva once a day and advair 500 discus twice a day for emphesyma?

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A 40-year old female asked:

I was prescribed Spiriva and Breo for asthma. Is it OK to take together? When I am feeling better can I take one of them? If so, which is better?

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A 36-year old asked:

Can spiriva be prescribed for exercise induced asthma?

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A female asked:

In error i ate a spiriva capsule, should I take any action I have copd, and in the past have used spiriva, but i did swallow this in error?

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A 21-year old male asked:

My FEV1/FVC is 85.7% , and the dr is saying for me take spiriva why do i need to take it if my PFT resutl is normal? is it a must to take it !!?

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A 31-year old asked:

Is it a good idea to take spiriva for lung problems?

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A 24-year old asked:

How does one combat the spiriva side effect of trouble urinating?

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A 44-year old asked:

Can spiriva be taken to treat pulmonary fibrosis?

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A 50-year old male asked:

I have bronchiectasis caused by acid reflux. On spiriva & prilosec. Both are working but i can't sleep at night. What can I do to sleep without meds?

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A female asked:

I do not have asthma; but do have COPD - have been prescribed Dulera (formoterol and mometasone) (as well as the Spiriva). What is the alternative to Dulera (formoterol and mometasone) for COPD?

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A 52-year old female asked:

Would combivent or spiriva cause whit film on tounge ? Accidently missed combivent 2 days and noticed tounge whitness went away alot took it and back . I do brush my tounge daily . Both Respimats are new in past 2 yrs possible ??

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A 63-year old female asked:

Ive had COPD for 15 years . Taking daily Spiriva every 24 hours & symbicort twice daily. I quit smoking 11 years ago, wish I would of quit sooner. I have a nebulizer if needed. Will nebulizer tx stop the progression of COPD?

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A 54-year old asked:

My mom had renal cancer and a kidney removed, should she be taking spiriva for copd?

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