For those who take spirva ,do you ever find that sometimes when you draw on the mouth piece the capsules inside doesn't spin ,these times like now with this new box it is happening quite a lot ,although the capsul is empty when I check I don't feel as if med has reached my lungs only maybe the back of throat,dont no why this happens, I don't wont to try another incase it is to much ,anyone else find this hsppens
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This happens to me occasionally, at first I was worried that I wasn't getting the medication as normal and, like you, find that the capsule is empty. What I have noticed on inspecting the capsule is that the holes that have been pierced are bigger than normal, when it's a smaller hole it vibrates well, when it's a bigger hole it doesn't.
I don't notice any difference in my breathing so I believe I am getting the full effect of the Spiriva even when it doesn't vibrate normally.
I try not to be too heavy handed when piercing the capsule, I think if I press the button hard that's when the hole is bigger.
This is my experience, I'm interested to see if others have this problem.
I had this problem. I also had the feeling that sometimes, especially if I was unwell (when I needed it most) it sat at the back of my mouth on my tongue. The nurse changed me to Spivira Respimat aerosol, suits me much better. So much easier to get a good inhalation.
Spoke to my pharmacy this morning she suggested I ask gp to change to spiriva respimat
I use the respimat and find it very strange. I keep it in my mouth the whole time when turning and clicking as the dose escapes whenever if likes.
I did try it before long time ago ,couldn't get the hang of it ,I'll give e it another go
Turn and click with the lid closed. Then open lid, put in mouth and breathe in as you click the button. That way nothing escapes
when I open the lid my heavy handed ness presses the release button and it all flies away
I take Spiriva and there are some Capsules that are empty . I take a new one when this happens . xxSheila ⚘💕