Spriva Restimat

[Jellyfish51]

Has any one experienced major problems with taking this medication.

I have been taking it for three months and from first taking it I felt so much better.

As the weeks went on I have major problems with the most worrying one and important is unable to urinate property.

I have come off it present until I know what is happening.

Any comment would certainly be welcome.

[R2B_John Moderator]

Looking up the side effects, one listed is urination problems (ie painful urination). I have been using Spiriva for years with no issues like that.....but we are all different.I am hoping your doctor is aware you stopped taking it. If not, let him know as there are other similar medications (LAMAs) that might be a better fit for you.

John

[Jellyfish51 in reply to R2B_John]

Thanks for replying.Yes I had a paramedic come out on Tuesday and was told she would consult with the doctor for an alternative medication. Still waiting. 🙄

[tbird5021]

I have been taking this drug for many years and have never had any problems with it.

[Azcowboy]

Hi. I read that in men can cause prostate issues and females can cause urine detention. I use Spiriva but take a protate pill. My only issue I have with my COPD med is sometime mild sometimes severe anxiety. But I blame that on living alone now and the fact that I lost my pup of 13 year two year this coming June. So no one to share with.

[Jellyfish51 in reply to Azcowboy]

Sorry to hear that pets are very good at listening and a great comfort. I know without the support of some excellent friends I would not get through some days.This is why these forums are a great help knowing there are so many people with the similar problems and understand. Also there is some very good advice.

Try to stay positive and dream of better days to come.

[ilos]

Your question has possibly helped me identify my own problem. I have been on Spiriva Respimat for years with no problems but recently I've been having problems with urine retention and painful bladder sensations. I wonder if it's the Spiriva. I wonder what your doctor will say.

[Jellyfish51 in reply to ilos]

I finally managed to see my doctor who did agree that she couldn’t rule out the fact that Spiriva could be causing the problem.In the last few weeks although I still have problem the pain has subsided somewhat. I was advised to take two paracetamol every four hours.

It does seem to help.

I have now Started on Incruse Ellipta. Watch this this space🤔

Good luck

[ilos in reply to Jellyfish51]

Thanks for the information. Wish you better.

[lmitchell00]

I’ve been on Spiriva Respimat and Breo Ellipta for several years. Haven’t noticed any urinating issues, but I’m on a boatload of other meds so…

[preith17022]

Hi..yes I was on Spiriva and it worked great, BUT, I would literally choke after the first inhale. Pulmonologist took me off it and now I take Breztri

[CindyT]

It's one of the side effects. Talk with your Dr.