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What is Spiriva?

Generic Name: tiotropium

Other Brand Names: tiotropium

Tiotropium inhalation is used to prevent bronchospasm (narrowing of the airways in the lungs) in people with bronchitis, emphysema, or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

Tiotropium inhalation may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What are the possible side effects of taking Spiriva?

What is the most important information I should know about Spiriva?

Posts on Spiriva (249)

Spriva Advair - Respiratory Disorders Community

- Aug 04, 2009

I am using Sprivea and Advair. Since beginning this medication, my mouth has gotten really...

low energy levels - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder Community

- Apr 19, 2009

I have COPD and asthma When I attempt to do chores around the house other then normal thin...

Spiriva - Asthma Community

- Oct 17, 2008

I read recently that there is some evidence that links Spiriva to heart attacks, more so in...

Uncontollable Asthma - Asthma Community

- Sep 11, 2008

I forgot, I am also on Spiriva. I feel like I should live in a plastic bubble. I do every...

Does Spiriva affect pft results? - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder Expert Forum

- Aug 22, 2008

I'll try to be brief. My dr. ordered a pft last week (following three ct scans over 16 mont...

COPD meds and hearing loss - Respiratory Disorders Community

- Mar 09, 2008

I was diagnosed with a moderate case of COPD two years ago and have been taking Spiriva eve...

RG - Respiratory Disorders Community

- Feb 05, 2008

This is not a question but my experience with Spiriva. After using Spiriva for 5 weeks the...

COPD/Spiriva - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder Expert Forum

- Feb 05, 2008

I have found pieces of the plastic capsule coating in my mouth after inhaling Spiriva for C...

meds needed? - Respiratory Disorders Community

- Sep 24, 2007

I was diagnosed with emphysema at 42 years old, mild to moderate COPD. I have been on Adva...

Swelling tongue- Side effect of Advair/Spiriva?? - Respiratory Disorders Expert Forum

- Jun 20, 2007

I am a 43 year old man who was recently diagnosed with COPD, specificaly Emphysema. I firs...

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