New inhaler Anoro

[dogcyrus]

Just started new inhaler Anoro inhale once a day. . Anyone using it? Would love to hear. Was on Seretide and Spiriva was told to stop using it now.

[qbjb]

Yes, I’m using it. Switched from Spiriva. Not too sure whether I’m happy with it or not. How about you?

[dogcyrus in reply to qbjb]

I have only been on it for 7 days so need to give it a bit longer to decide. So far I have had to use Ventolin late afternoon but it may be due to my recovery period from hospitalisation.

Thank you for your response.

[qbjb in reply to dogcyrus]

Please let me know how you get on. I went on this last year but went back to Spiriva ... I still can’t decide!

[tctelboy]

I've been on ANORO for about two months now and have found it pretty good, and it has reduced my use and dependency on Ventolin for sure.

[dogcyrus in reply to tctelboy]

That’s very encouraging tctelboy, Have been reluctant to change for over two years now. They have tried to wean more off Seretide as I have been using it for many years and have been told it can affect the heart. Each time I have tried a new inhaler I have had side affects, so have gone back to Seretide and Spiriva.

Been on Anoro just 8 days so will keep at it for at least 1 month., I hope!

[qbjb in reply to dogcyrus]

Seretide is good for asthma but ‘they’ have now decided it doesn’t do anything for COPD. I used it when first diagnosed but hated inhaling a steroid so I checked out and asked for Spiriva, which I was on for years. Haven’t been back to the consultant since!

Hope the Anoro works for you.

[dogcyrus in reply to qbjb]

Thank you.

[janice01 in reply to dogcyrus]

Hi dogcyrus,

I would say if you have COPD or/and Asthma or/and Bronchiectesis it's not good for the heart to have breathing out of control....

That's not to say you will have any problem but if the condition you are in is stable... lm a great believer in, 'lf it ain't broke don't fix it'!

I'm afraid every one is in to cost cutting nowadays...

See my response to Kittycat a few questions back...

[liz1234]

I have been on Anora for a year now and I find I'm using my Ventolin more I did ask to go back on spiriva but was told the Anora has three in one so it's the better one. I suppose it works differently on the individual.

[dogcyrus in reply to liz1234]

Thank you liz1234. Just been on it 8 days. Suppose I must try. Each time I have been given a new inhaler there have been side issues. I hope this time it will be successful.

[qbjb in reply to liz1234]

I was told two! I’m still not sure ... 🤔

[tctelboy]

I think a big problem with these types of questions is that every individual is unique in their physical as well as mental make up and therefore each and everyone of us will react differently I guess.

[shadow4me]

I have been given a 3in 1 called Trimbow I'm in the UK

[dogcyrus in reply to shadow4me]

Thank you shadow4me , I have not heard of it shall check it with my respiratory nurse. I to inUK.

[Fennella02 in reply to shadow4me]

Trimbow is the very new one to the market. My consultant told me in July that there would be a new one soon and that I might be moved onto it. I see him in a fortnight so it’s useful to know x

[dogcyrus in reply to shadow4me]

Will ask my continued Wednesday when I sea him. Thanks for info

[dogcyrus in reply to dogcyrus]

Sorry about prodictive text. .....consultant......see

[Hidden]

can you tell me please what does seretide do to your heart?

[dogcyrus in reply to Hidden]

You need to speak to your Respiratory physiotherapist or respiratory nurse, GP.I don’t want to mislead you with part information. It’s aboutlong term usage. Sorry can’t be more specific.

[janice01 in reply to Hidden]

Hi reiver, l don't know if Seretide is bad for the heart or not? No one has ever suggested it's a worry to me...

Been on Seratide about 16yrs...

[Hidden in reply to janice01]

thx 4 reply Janice.

[Fennella02]

I've been on Anoro for the past 5 years. The statistics for it are excellent as a long acting pipe opener, I've done lots of reading up on it. For me, it has a very gradual, gentle onset of action and i was changed in the summer to a trial of Spiolto respimat which is the only other inhaler of its type but I had a very intense allergic reaction to it so had no alternative but to revert to the Anoro.

I should mention that I don't have COPD as such but Small Airways Disease due to Lipus so a dry powder inhaler is harder to get to where it is needed. I hope you do well on it. Clare

[dogcyrus in reply to Fennella02]

Clareb67, thank you so much. Most encourageing. I was put on Spiolto respimat as wel and unfortunate side affects reverting back to Seretide and Spiriva. Both consultant and respiratory nurse have been try to wean away from them so now trying Anoro - for a couple day, later in the afternoon I need Ventolin to help me breath but fortunately I have reduced to about two puffs a day. Maybe adjusting to Anoro. Shall endeavour to continue using new inhaler hoping it will be the one.

One gain - thank you.

Take care of yourself

[Fennella02 in reply to dogcyrus]

I’ve had no side effects with Anoro but the spiolto was a shocker. Hope it works for you xx

[Fennella02 in reply to dogcyrus]

Just googled Trimbow and it’s a brands new 3 in 1. My consultant mentioned it’s forthcoming arrival, I shall ask him about it. I’m nervous of side effects now ...

[Sunnyjo68]

I’ve just been put on this so hope it’s good for us . Doc recons I shouldn’t need the ventolin and if it’s works for you it’s the best. Suggested don’t get rob of my other inhaler just in case