anyone else on both symbicort and spiriva respimat and COPD

Anyone Have Info About Spiriva Respimat???

i recently had my Spiriva handihaler ( the one with the capsules of dry powder) updated to Spiriva Respimat-the new inhaler that gives a few seconds of continuous fine spray-i have had an exacerbation lately (about 4 weeks ago) and still am continuously coughing and struggling to bring up the mucus and breath freely-i think my doctor feels this new form will help me more now that my COPD seems to have worsened - i have only been using it for 2 days now-does anyone else have experience using Spir… read more

posted over 4 years ago

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I've been using it at night and it seems to be working alright for me. Just be sure and rinse your mouth and gargle so you don't get thrush. I use Symbicort 2 puffs in morning and Spiriva at night… read more

posted 18 days ago

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Medication Regimen

I am prescribed Advair and Symbi-cort. The Advair is twice a day and Symbi-cort is once a day. What is the reccommended regimen to taking these drugs? Do I spread them out to 3 times a day - ie Advair morning and night with Symbi-cort at lunch? Can I take Advair and Symbi-cort together in the morning?? Just what are other members doing? Thanks.

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What is Alb. Inhaler? I use Symbicort in the morning and Spirits Respimat at night. I've had COPD about 15 years, so they say. I only use the inhalers. No pills of any kind. My energy is low due to… read more

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Does Anyone Use Spiolta Respimat And Alvesco?

I seem to be more breathless using these than when I was using Spiriva and Symbicort

posted over 4 years ago

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My husband has two puffs Inspioloto respimat in a.m, one he later Alvesco, has gained weight, also has a rescue inhaler, has moderate COPD. been on one year, some days better than others. Seeing… read more

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Symbicort Vs Advair

Have been on symbicort for 1 year. Just had to switch to advair due to insurance co. Anyone know difference of symbicort and how it differs

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I have used Symbicort for approx. eight years and have never had to gargle or use mouthwash after use have never had thrush from it. Now Spiriva will give me thrush if I don't rinse and gargle.

posted 18 days ago

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Does Order Matter

I take Spriva and Symbicort I have been taking Spriva first than waiting about a half hour than use my Symbicort. Is this ok or should I take it in the other order. Help me with this Jean.

posted almost 3 years ago

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I bothers me that so many people are on meds and have so many questions. It is something that is discussed with my Doc and/or Pulmonologist. Pharmacists know alot. Every prescription I get is always… read more

posted 3 months ago

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Would You Rather Use An Inhaler Intended For Use Once A Day Or Twice A Day?

In your experience, what frequency has been more effective for your breathing?

posted almost 6 years ago

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Depends on the day

posted about 1 month ago

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Spiriva

Now comes in a dispensing Inhaler Much easier and effective to use.

edited, originally posted almost 5 years ago

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I use Spiriva Restimat daily and when needed I use Salbutamol as my rescue.

posted 3 months ago

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Inhaler Costs!

With the insane cost of inhalers in the US, has anybody here purchased them from another country? I have seen where the Spiriva inhaler only costs $125.00 from Canada, but almost $400 here! I need help as I currently don't have ins & the out of pocket is killing me!

posted over 4 years ago

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I have been using the nebulizer and it has helped . It makes me cough when I start but then I get ok. After I am finished , I get mouthfuls of mucus . I know that sounds terrible . I know what is… read more

posted 6 months ago

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