Spiriva

[Ruben123]

What do you folks think about this inhaler if you are using it.Some times iv noticed I'm not so SOB if I forget to take it

[Polly4acre]

So it's not my imagination then, Ruben. If I am about an hour behind taking my inhalers in the morning I seem to be fine. I take Spiriva and Seretide and for ages after I seem to puff and pant. Spiriva is supposed to be a preventer. Baking hot here in Devon today and I feel so out of breath, more so than usual, it is also quite humid.Polly x

[Titchy52 in reply to Polly4acre]

Hi it might be the humidity that's making you puff an pant just a thought take care x

[Titchy52]

Ruben123 I am also on spirvia and find it ok as I have asthma as well it does get confusing best wishes Kathy

[Billiejean_2]

Sometimes I think it's great and sometimes, I'm not so sure. And sometimes, I forget to take it and only remember when my breathing's under pressure. But I know what you mean. In 2014, when things started really going wrong for me, I had a regime of Ventolin inhaler, nebulised Colomycin, nebulised hypertonic Saline and finished off with Symbicort inhaler. I always felt worse after these meds then before. After a while it was decided that the hypertonic saline was contributing to my breathlessness and now I'm forbidden to take it. Could be that the Spiriva isn't agreeing with you so keep note of how you feel after taking it and speak to your doc/nurse if necessary.

[joyce74]

I have been taking spireva for 5.5 years now and breathing feel s strange if I am a couple of hours late taking it. Take seratide at the same time. Current consultant wants me to stay on them. Joyce

[Hidden]

Hi Spiriva is a preventer which helps to strengthen lungs in the long term. It might feel like it is doing no good but it does, so my advice is to always use it. x

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

At the risk of being pedantic spiriva isn't strictly a preventer, it's a long-acting bronchodilator. It's a LAMA (long-acting muscarinic antagonist) rather than a LABA (long-acting beta agonist). Although I know this (because I've a good memory for that kind of stuff), I've never looked up the difference in these terms, so don't ask me! As well as relaxing the airway muscles, it reduces the amount of mucus, so maybe it's a preventer in that sense. Ok I admit it, I am a pedant

[Hidden]

Hi Reuben. I love spiriva, it's made a big difference to me, but it doesn't suit everyone. The Patient Info Leaflet says "up to 1 in 1,000" people get increased chest tightness immediately after inhalation. I don't know if that applies to you, but if you feel it's not helping, or making you worse, it's probably best to tell your GP.

[katieoxo60]

Hi everyone , glad I am not the only one who feels doubtful about the benefit of the inhalers we use. My worst problem is the cough which I still get even with three inhalers. And on bad days my breathing is still a little troublesome, oh forgot my inhalers are seretide500, spirava and ventolin. Now it has been suggested by a health proffessional , who sells herbal remedies if I loss weight I will be fine I don't need all these drugs a doctor prescribes, they are the cause of my problems. I find the drugs for my Arthritis make the breathing more laboured i.e codeine, Naisds. Oh and I was not overweight when I first had arthritis or my chest problems. I find Sirava and Seretide 500 much easy to take than inhaler type drugs. There is no time to discuss these issues or doubts with a GP you are lucky if you can get an appointment these days. I personally think we should have special clinics just like mother and baby clinics, so we can discuss our concerns. If it was not for sites like this many of us would just be wound up in our fears.

[MisUse]

Hi. I have been taking this and Symbicort for about 4 weeks. And jury is still out. Very husky and dry mouthed. SATS seem a bit improved but breathing not improved. Have Brompton follow up on 2nd August so will persevere till then. But the weather has been so humid and pollen so high which doesn't help

[Caspiana]

Hello Ruben. I use it and have had no side effects but unfortunately it doesn't help me a while lot. I have Constrictive Broncholotis so maybe your condition is different. My doctor wants me to continue using it anyway. I hope you are well today.

Cas xx 🌹

[tamariki]

I was using Spiriva Handihaler, then my pulmonary nurse put me on Spiriva Respimat. This device gives the doses as a fine mist. I found it very good. Now she has put me on Qvar as a replacement. Have been on it for a week, and the jury is still out on the benefits of Qvar.

[Symes]

I'm also on Spiriva (Tiotropium) and the Seretide 500, which I take both at the same time each day. I do get a dry powdery feel in the back of my mouth after taking them, but generally feel ok for it otherwise.

[Polly-PV]

When I was diagnosed with COPD back in Feb this year by my GP I was immediately prescribed Spiriva. Took it religiously every morning along with my Seretide & Ventolin. Then went to Spain for 10 days & forgot the Handihaler so couldn't take the Spriva and noticed there wasn't any difference in my breathing at all. Mentioned this to the GP last week and he said to just stop it. So I have. I actually think I have less SOB as a result which I notice after doing stairs. I'm also really glad to strike any medication off my daily intake. Sometimes I think we just accept what we're told without question and I for one, have started to ask much more questions. Much love, Poll X