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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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SeasideSusie

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.

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Alice70 in reply toSeasideSusie

Going to see if gp will change me over to spiriva respimat

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SeasideSusie in reply toAlice70

I think that has a propellant doesn't it, I can't use inhalers with propellants but I manage well enough with the breath activated ones.

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Oshgosh in reply toAlice70

I’ve. Been on spiriva respimat for years.

It’s a spray,takes a bit of practice,but no powder residue.thank goodness

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Alice70 in reply toOshgosh

My husband picked up mine earlier,start on it tomorrow

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Oshgosh in reply toAlice70

that’s good

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Troilus

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.

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Alice70 in reply toTroilus

Spoke to my pharmacy this morning she suggested I ask gp to change to spiriva respimat

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JAmanda in reply toAlice70

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.

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Alice70 in reply toJAmanda

I did try it before long time ago ,couldn't get the hang of it ,I'll give e it another go

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SuziElley in reply toJAmanda

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

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JAmanda in reply toSuziElley

when I open the lid my heavy handed ness presses the release button and it all flies away

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Alice70 in reply toJAmanda

Oh dear

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Alice70 in reply toSuziElley

When I tried last time ,it was the setting up of it,I broke it by getting it jamed ,I recieved another to try agian ,got the hang of it this time

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garshe

I take Spiriva and there are some Capsules that are empty . I take a new one when this happens . xxSheila ⚘💕

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Alice70 in reply togarshe

I've emailed gp asked to be swapped to spiriva respite

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