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Spiriva HandiHaler Treatment Report

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Generic Name: Tiotropium Oral Inhalation

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6 patient evaluations for Spiriva HandiHaler

  • thjuland
    Sex: M
    Data Quality: 3 stars
    MS: 50 yrs
    Type: Relapsing-Remitting
    Sensation: Mild
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: mild
    Speech: mild
    Swallowing: moderate
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
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Purpose: COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) (Started Feb 08, 2013)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 02, 2013 18 mcg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Apr 08, 2013 18 mcg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
May 02, 2013
Advice & Tips
Using Spiriva has greatly exhanced my ability to exhale, which unexpectedly helps my breathing as well, I have much less shortness of breath and I'm much more active as well as felling more fit.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Apr 08, 2013
Advice & Tips
Spiriva is very effective for both shortness of breath, panting and greatly increases the ability to fully exhale. Overall my breathing is much improved and less labored.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) (Started Jun 01, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 13, 2011 18 mcg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Dry mouth (xerostomia), Blurry vision
Date
Mar 13, 2011
Advice & Tips
Do not miss a dose. For me this drug makes a world of diffrence
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Shortness of breath with little activity (ie standing, minimal work) (Started Dec 13, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 22, 2010 18 mcg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Dec 22, 2010
Advice & Tips
I take this medication once a day every morning. Starting with day 1, it was as though I was taking a full breath for the first time in years. I have cut way back on my rescue inhaler considerably and am feeling more energy due to the increase of oxygen I am getting.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Breathing difficulty with activity (Started Mar 11, 2005)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 15, 2010 18 mcg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Mar 15, 2010
Advice & Tips
After transplant not as effective, am now on Brovana
Cost
$100-199 monthly
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Purpose: COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) (Started Apr 30, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 01, 2009 18 mcg Daily Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Dry mouth (xerostomia), Constipation
Date
Dec 01, 2009
Advice & Tips
Severe side effects dry mouth,constipation,urination No effect on breathing better
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Purpose: COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) (Started Feb 15, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 05, 2009 100 mcg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways VeryVeryVeryVeryVery
Side effects:
Water retention
Date
Jan 05, 2009
Advice & Tips
Make sure this is a drug you must have - steroids have many side effects
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