SPIRIVA Drug Interactions, SPIRIVA Side Effects and SPIRIVA Patient Reviews

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Safety/Interactions	Indications	Side Effects
Facts & Figures	Effectiveness	Discussion

MEDICATION SAFETY CHECK

The average iGuard risk rating for Spiriva is BLUE. It means that Spiriva normally has a low risk of serious or long-term side effects if used under normal medical supervision.

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Why do patients use Spiriva?

iGuard.org is currently tracking more than 4,010 patients that use Spiriva (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.

DISEASE / CONDITION	%	AVERAGE SEVERITY
COPD	88%
ASTHMA	20%

How well does Spiriva work?

iGuard.org regularly asks patients taking Spiriva to provide feedback on: disease/condition treated, effectiveness/satisfaction, side effects, and information they wish they knew prior to starting the medication. This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of other members of the iGuard community.


Average Satisfaction Score (out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score (out of 10)

88%

of patients are confident that the good things about Spiriva outweigh the bad things.

What do iGuard.org users wish they were told before starting this product?

% patients who wished they learned more before starting

6% of patients taking Spiriva wish they were told more about this product before they started it.

TOP THINGS PATIENTS WISHED THEY KNEW...
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ABOUT Spiriva
Active Drug(s):	Tiotropium
WHAT DOES IT DO?
This product is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is an anticholinergic medication, blocking receptors in the lung that regulate airway constriction.

VIEW: US Prescribing Info

VIEW: Wikipedia Content

HOW SAFE IS IT?
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Average Risk Rating	(GENERAL)
Pregnancy Category	C
Black Box Warning	No

FACTS & FIGURES
Date Approved	30 Jan 2004
US Pts on Drug 2007	1,553,721
Generic Available	NO
OTC Available	NO

What side-effects do iGuard.org users commonly report for Spiriva?

19% of patients experience side-effects on Spiriva

< 1% of patients experience SIGNIFICANT side-effects on Spiriva

MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS...

	DRY MOUTH
	BLURRED VISION
	HOARSE VOICE
	HEADACHE
	DENTAL PROBLEMS
	FLUSHING

= 10%

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Drug Comments for Spiriva (Tiotropium)

Comments, Questions, and Answers

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Question/Comment:

I agree with the 'green' consideration .... Why a new iknhaler with every perscription?
Can we get this message out to the supplier?

74 year old male
Posted: 2008-12-24 20:37:33 Rating:

Question/Comment:

My medication was changed two months ago from Vospire and Pro-Air to Spiriva and Advair. Wow! I can't believe how much better I'm breathing and my overall energy level has improved now that I'm not having as many asthma attacks. My only complaint is I find it wasteful to get a new handihaler with every refill. Let's think green and simply wash the mouthpiece like I do anyway!

47 year old female
Posted: 2008-10-30 14:20:18 Rating:

Question/Comment:

Would appreciate information on how Sppiriva affects use of Travastan for Glacoma. Your adds on T.V. warn against using if you are being treated for Glacoma. Thank you. Marshall Wilson marbilwilson@comccast. net

91 year old male
Posted: 2008-10-21 12:43:48 Rating:

Question/Comment:

Spiriva is a life saver. I've been taking it daily for 2 years now and no complaints.

55 year old male
Posted: 2008-09-24 16:42:57 Rating:

Question/Comment:

How long are you suppose to hold in Spriva before exhaling?

41 year old female
Posted: 2008-07-27 10:47:53 Rating:

Answer/Reply from iGuard:

Exhale completely before bringing the inhaler toward your mouth. Breathe in slowly and deeply until your lungs are full. Hold your breath as long as is comfortable while removing the inhaler from your mouth. Resume normal breathing.

Posted: 2008-08-01 19:12:32

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