Hi I'm new here :-)

[Suzyolive]

Hi I'm new here and am wondering if anyone is using Anoro for their COPD and if so, how do you like it? I'm a Prince fan, by the way ha ha.

[Suzyolive]

Okay I'll reply to my own post and let you know I found the search bar so I'll have a look at Anoro posts. Anyone out there who wants to share experiences with it please reply.

[joyful4u in reply to Suzyolive]

Welcome to the site. I don't use Anoro so I can't help you there. But you've helped me...I never knew about the search bar. There's a wealth of knowledge, encouragement & advice here. Much to learn.

[angelakay62 in reply to Suzyolive]

I love it. Use it everyday

[Hidden]

I don't use it sorry I use spiriva and find it ok but find the effects tend to wear of as day progresses, I'm in the uk though so haven't heard of Anoro or maybe it's just me.Do you find it helps a lot just curious as if it's good might look into it with my copd nurse.sorry I wasn't more help.Take care.x

[Suzyolive in reply to Hidden]

I just started taking it so I don't have a lot of info although it did take away in just one day a prominent wheeze I could hear and feel in my chest. It comes with a risk of dementia with long term use so I have to decide on it or albuterol, or something else for my copd. I was just diagnosed 10 days ago with moderate copd. Thank you for responding. Anoro is a once a day inhaled long acting medicine.

[Hidden in reply to Suzyolive]

Thanks for the information it's appreciated.x

[valeriejean in reply to Suzyolive]

If it causes a risk of dementia I would consider using the Albueterol. I use it and I'm very severe and it really helps. Of course I also use two nebulizers twice a day, Brovana & Budsenoide. I lose my oxygen saturation very easily and feel i'm getting dementia or memory loss due to oxygen deprivation. Thus the reason I would tread carefully w/ the med you are taking. I used to be good speller and now I am lucky if I can remember the words. well happy trails...beathe on....

[Suzyolive in reply to valeriejean]

Thank you and I'm happy for the help you get with albuterol, it helps me greatly also. Are you on oxygen 24/7 now?

[valeriejean in reply to Suzyolive]

yes oxygen 24/7 over ten yrs now. from 2 lpm to 5 lpm both constant flow and intermetent depending on exertion.

[angelakay62 in reply to valeriejean]

My Dr didnt seem to mind Anoro and that wasnt one of the side effects I was told

[Brapp]

Suziolive I have used Anoro in the past and it worked better than any other inhaler I have used. Unfortunately my Medicare Advantage Plan here in PA will no longer cover the Anoro Elipta. My pulmonologist just put me on Stioltio Respimat which he claims has the same properties (LAMA/LABA). I have samples now which I am trying. The Stioltio is also expensive but at least insurance pays for some of it.

[Suzyolive in reply to Brapp]

Sorry to hear about that change but I hope the new rx works as well. Do you use a rescue inhaler?

[Brapp in reply to Suzyolive]

Suzyolive I do use ProAir as a rescue inhaler but feel it doesn't do much. It still takes me some time of sitting still for my breathing to calm. How is the Anoro working for you? Take care, have a good day and breathe well.

[angelakay62 in reply to Brapp]

Go to there web site. first month free and 10 after that

[Sandra1944]

Yes the expense is very high my doctor is working on getting me a new inhaler, my insurance will not pay for Dulera any more which I have used for a couple of years now I do not know what I will be using she is checking on some.

[Suzyolive in reply to Sandra1944]

Must be annoying changing your rx like that so I hope you get one as good as Dulera. Grrrr to the ins co.

[Sandra1944 in reply to Sandra1944]

Yes very frustrating.

[Mimibx3]

I love Prince, cried my eyes out for two days when he passed....my doc just prescribed Breo, I was on Dulera. My insurance wouldn't pay for it. I'm on oxygen to sleep and medication 2x a day.

[Suzyolive in reply to Mimibx3]

Are you sleeping about 7 or 8 hours straight through? Did you do a sleep study?

[Suzyolive]

Thank you all who have (and will) responded as this is one conundrum after another, and we need to support each other.