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I would be grateful to hear from anybody who takes Spiriva and what they think of it. X Pat

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kimmy59

I take Spiriva 500 one puff twice a day, been on it since February 2012 without any problems.

Kim

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pollyjj

I have been using Spiriva for a long time, no problems with it.

polly xx

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rick1

I take Spiriva two puffs once a day at morning, don't seem to have any side effects.

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whit

iv`e said this before, i took spivira 2/3years ago and came out in an awful rash on my legs ,doc said it couldn`t be spivira .but i stopped taking it and no more rash

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Thanks to all who replied to my question on spivira X Pat

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Bevvy

I use spiriva and thinks its brill. Was first inhaler to ever make a difference to me. Tried lots for years then tried spiriva. Wow peak flows shot up very next day!!

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becraftygirl

hi im on it with other meds really have nothing to say about it as such cos i get very thirsty very dry mouth headaches sometimes but what med is it because i take severel sorry cant give any more help hun

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airlite

I use Spiriva every morning find it good but it does give me headaches. I use Seretide 500 also which is excellent (I have COPD)

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hufferpuffer

I really notice it when I don't have the Spiriva! it does seem to help me breathe!

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kirsty72

I tried Spiriva, but it gave me nose bleeds, so stopped it. x

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frank65

i use spiriva once a day along with seratide twice a day no problems

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jimmyw123

i also use spiriva once a day and seretide twice a day, i cant say i have any problems concerning these. jw.

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katieoxo60

I take Spirava without any problem been taking for several years, find it easier to take because of arthritic hands, but also much easier to just have to use one capsule per day. Do take other drugs also.

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soulsaver

Spiriva seems to give me a sore throat after using it daily for a few weeks..& post nasal drip... or maybe just the sore throat and PND maybe caused by something else; I take other stuff that may be interacting or causing... I'll let you know when I know...

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