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Post by Evie on Nov 6, 2020 12:16:48 GMT -5
A new-to-me puffer --- spiriva respimat. 1X a day
Is anyone on this med? Supposed to take it approx same time every day... but I don't know how to decide whether it's best to take in the morning or at bedtime. Any input very appreciated...
Thankz
Evie
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Post by sallybrown on Nov 6, 2020 16:50:24 GMT -5
I was in a drug trial for this medication a number of years ago.
Wasn’t available to the public at that time. During study participation, I was instructed to use it in the morning.
As I was working at the time, I linked it with brushing my teeth before heading out the door. Weekends I set a little alarm clock ⏰ until I got used to the timing.
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Post by Evie on Nov 6, 2020 16:55:36 GMT -5
thankyou thankyou....sounds like you are not still taking it?
.... so did you notice it helped you?
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Post by lavishgail on Nov 6, 2020 22:54:01 GMT -5
Hi Evie, I'm also on it. I take it when needed like morning and evening. It's a rescue inhaler. For emphysema, or you know COPD. I carry mine with me where ever I go. I also use another one as well. The Orange capped one.  forgot the name but it's for fibrosis and emphysema lung disease and which I have both of them. They say 3 to 5 years when diagnosed. I found out in 2016 I have this. Already beat 3 year mark going into 5 years. Talk soon and take care ❤ nighty night 🌙 Evie |
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Post by sallybrown on Nov 8, 2020 8:13:10 GMT -5
Evie - I am not currently on it.
With my physician’s approval and supervision, I switch my inhalers around every two or three years.
It was my idea and it seems to have worked for me for quite a while.
But not smoking and some exercise/activity are crucial to maintaining my respiratory status.
Good luck, friend!
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Post by lavishgail on Nov 8, 2020 14:52:03 GMT -5
Yes Sallybrown I'm suppose to do same but for some reason I find myself in bed longer and longer. It's depression I'm sure. Take care both of you!
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Post by mary57 on Nov 11, 2020 21:42:41 GMT -5
Evie, I have been on this for a number of years. I take it in the morning with my other in hailer. There are two delivery methods for this drug. The first out was a small pill that you put into the inhailer, press a button to puncture the pill and jnhaile quickly to get the dose, as it spins to release the drug. This you do daily. The second (newer) inhailer is a canister that you put into the inhaler part monthly, and twist it to access the drug, then press a button and a mist is released while you breathe in normally. You do this twice to get your daily dose. Both at the same time, once a day.
I hope this info has helped.
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Post by lavishgail on Nov 12, 2020 5:50:08 GMT -5
It has helped me Mary and thank you Mary.
I did not know that really taking it regularly, helps. Ty all.
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Post by Evie on Nov 12, 2020 17:54:48 GMT -5
I really like this medication, I am using the nifty inhaler. I could feel a difference almost immediately. Certainly by the next day. I am so grateful for this help.
It's been a week and I can walk up the 12 steps from the basement without needing the rescue inhaler at the top.
I can vacuum in one go instead of needing to rest several times.
I can shower without having to hold onto something and am not exhausted after.
I will be able exercise longer than one minute...
It's making a BIG difference in my world. This was a bummer summer for me because gardening was a hardship instead of enjoyable. I am going to be able to enjoy the gardens next spring again.
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Post by lavishgail on Nov 13, 2020 4:15:26 GMT -5
Oh Good Evie. I'm so happy it's working for you. It's definitely a life saver, no pun intended 😆. |
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forgot the name but it's for fibrosis and emphysema lung disease and which I have both of them. They say 3 to 5 years when diagnosed. I found out in 2016 I have this. Already beat 3 year mark going into 5 years. Talk soon and take care ❤ nighty night 🌙 Evie