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Jan 6, 2019 · 3-4 years on Spiriva Hand. and Symbicort 160/-for treatment of COPD/Emphsym. NO Asthma. Is there a combo as an alternative as they are both very costl? Developed joint & muscle pain after 4 mo. on Spiriva & Advair. D/C meds and pain gone. Any reliable alternatives to these meds for dx: "mild COPD"? Are there deaths related to spiriva?
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Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency. SOC 2 Type 2Certified. what are the alternatives to spiriva?: Spiriva: Excellent drug for copd. Consider advair and symbicort (budes.
3-4 years on spiriva hand. and symbicort 160/-for treatment
Oct 23, 2016 · I do not have asthma; but do have COPD - have been prescribed Dulera (formoterol and mometasone) (as well as the Spiriva). What is the alternative to Dulera (formoterol and mometasone) for COPD? Ive had COPD for 15 years . Taking daily Spiriva every 24 hours & symbicort twice daily. I quit smoking 11 years ago, wish I would of quit sooner.
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Nov 4, 2016 · What is a less expensive alternative to Dulera (formoterol and mometasone) and Advair in controlling asthma symptoms? What is more effective for asthma maintemsnce dulera (formoterol and mometasone) or advair? Have asthma - have dulera (formoterol and mometasone) & flonase. Haven't stopped coughing since I had flu except for on predisnone.
which is better spiriva or seretide for copd? | HealthTap
Jan 26, 2015 · Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered. Specializes in Internal Medicine. 2 different meds: Did you see a pulmomologist who prescribed these 2 meds? Seretide is a combination of futicasone & salmetrol. Spiriva is a different medication- long acting anticholinergic. One may complement the other.See a pulmonologist to discuss about these meds.
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Oct 9, 2012 · I do not have asthma; but do have COPD - have been prescribed Dulera (formoterol and mometasone) (as well as the Spiriva). What is the alternative to Dulera (formoterol and mometasone) for COPD? Ive had COPD for 15 years . Taking daily Spiriva every 24 hours & symbicort twice daily. I quit smoking 11 years ago, wish I would of quit sooner.
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Feb 25, 2018 · It may be: Incruse Ellipta may be a viable option because it is in the same class of drugs as Spiriva and has been shown to be safe and effective in the treatment of COPD. Answered 4/6/2018 350 views
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Sep 10, 2014 · On spiriva & prilosec. Both are working but i can't sleep at night. What can I do to sleep without meds? Is it ok to take spiriva once a day and advair 500 discus twice a day for emphesyma? How long one can take Deltacotril 5mg in bronchiectasis and does it play role in minimizing infections. I was prescribed Spiriva and Breo for asthma.
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Jun 10, 2014 · Dr. Anna Flor Salcedo answered. Exacerbation: Spiriva is a medication that prevents further attack of your symptoms of COPD , example shortness of breath, wheezing. If you stop, these symptoms will occur, if severe enoigh, can lead to hospital visits. Less exacerbation, better preservation of your lung function.
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May 25, 2017 · Possibly..: Any inhaled medicine can induce coughing as a side-effect, including spiriva. If the cough only occurs right after using the inhaler and is not bothersome, the inhaler can be continued. However, if the cough is bothersome, the inhaler can be switched to an alternate inhaler until one is found that you tolerate.