Spiriva Handihaler vs. Spiriva Respimat

[jackdup]

Just wondered how many people have changed from Spiriva Handihaler to Spiriva Respimat and which you like better or have any of you gone back to the Handihaler?

Thank you

[Jan_m]

Repimat is do much easier to use. Jan x

[jackdup in reply to Jan_m]

Thanks Jan

Were you on Spiriva Handihaler before the Respimat and if so did you notice any difference when you switched?

[Jan_m in reply to jackdup]

Yes I was, I found the Respimat much easier to use and worked better for me. Jan x

[jackdup in reply to Jan_m]

Thank you

[CyprusPat]

I'm the opposite so went back to handihaler, but I guess we're all different what suits one doesn't always suit another.

[jackdup in reply to CyprusPat]

Did you find you had more side effects, or the delivery system didn't agree with you or it simply wasn't as effective in improving your breathing?

[Hidden]

Hello just tried it from yesterday,made my central chest tightness go away but my my lungs feel tight at the sides.

[jackdup in reply to Hidden]

How are you finding things today, any difference?

[soulsaver]

Dr says I can't have Respimat with a heart condition...

[jackdup in reply to soulsaver]

So I guess it is safe to say something in the delivery system is incompatible with a heart condition, as I believe the Spiriva would be the same?

[soulsaver]

Well it's liquid as opposed to powder, too. But I just looked up the sheet and it says 'recent MI'.... I get sinusitis problems PND & sore throat with powder, so I wanted to try the alternative. I'll have another go at him, or the nurse. It's probably cost that they really want to avoid.. call me cynical.

[jackdup]

Have you tried Spiriva Respimat in the past? I didn't really have much or a problem with the Handihaler but my Dr seems to feel the Respimat is more effective so will see.

Thanks

[janesilver]

I used Respimat for the first time today, after one month on Handihaler. I had been on Advair for years, but switched to Spiriva to avoid side effects from steroid (in Advair). So, after a month with the Handihaler, my insurance company switched to Respimat only. I was just getting used to that weird noise with the Handihaler when you inhale, and now I am switching. Thanks for this post. I am curious what others have to say. I did have EXTREME dry mouth at night with the Handihaler; hope that lessens with this method.

[Hidden]

still get the dry mouth with spiriva respimat but have not had mouth thrush that I had with the powder