Atrovent vs Spiriva
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| Atrovent Inhl is used to treat the following: Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, COPD with Chronic Bronchitis | Tiotropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema). It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Tiotropium belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work immediately and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. If wheezing or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. | |||
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| Add Atrovent review I took my 13 yr old to the dr for an asthma attack brought on by allergies/sinus infection. I couldn't get the asthma under control w/neb Albuterol liquid 0.08%. They gave him Alb/Atrovent combo in a neb and he got dizzy 1/2 way through and fell forward. He complained of a severe headache in back of head and couldn't focus. I took mouthpiece out of his mouth and tried to help him regain focus. Dr had us sit for about 10 min and gave him Tylenol. I had some Gatorade and a granola bar. Had him eat a bite and drink. Started out door and he was walking off center. Complained of dizziness on way home, in car. Still has bad headache and now stomach cramps, two hours later. Dr said he had allergic reaction. Dr said no main side effects were reported with this drug. Be cautious and aware if using, esp w/child. My 8 year old was having a severe asthma attack and nothing would get it under control. I took him to the doctor and they gave him 2 breathing treatments of Atrovent. It cleared up right away. The doctor was really hesitant about writing me a script for it, but after we went home and that night his asthma got worse, he gave me the script in the hospital. So far it has helped extremely well. There hasn't been any wheezing and he is doing great. I mix it with Albuterol twice a day just for that extra boost and re-assurance, then give it to him twice a day by itself. It is quite expensive, but worth it. | Add Spiriva review I was on a program of: 1. ProAir for emergency 2. Evening and morning: QVar 3. Between evening and morning: Atrovent. Kaiser Removed Atrovent and put me on Spiriva. I am begging them to put me back onto Atrovent because I was doing 100% better. I now learn that Atrovent increases length of life of COPD Victims. Spiriva is just not good. I have changed Insurance plans because of Kaiser's refusal to put me back onto the original program I was on. Spiriva is that bad and ineffective. To many of the capsules are empty. With the cost of this med. you should have a better way to QC your product. I depend on it to help my breathing and it lets me down far to often. Please take this into consideration and help those of us who depend on it for a good quality of life. | |||
