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Originally Posted by katex
I suspect this was Tiotropium (one trade name of Spiriva).
Usually taken by patients with COPD for breathing problems. Obviously, a wise decision by the doctor as you appear to have this type of problem.
I cannot find any side effects as you describe on the internet... most reactions are mild with, of course, the usual, very rare ones.
It's your decision of course ....we have discussed many times ...always the risk value here.
Just keep well anyway ... x
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I first read of this increased risk in a research report done in India. Our medics are now aware of it as shown here
COPD Mist Inhaler That Delivers Tiotropium Linked To Higher Death Risk
When my doc prescribed it following an xray he said the I had 'early signs of mid lung thickening'.
He qualified that by adding that it is not normally prescribed until the condition is worse than mine.
He said he would prescribe it for me because I do use any NHS prescribed meds.
He regretted not being able to compensate me for the loads of money I spend on Vitamin B12 lozenges and the nutrition therapy which I use to relieve my fatigue (and it works!), so he thought he was doing me favour by slowing the progression of COPD.
I choose to die of 'shortage of breath' eventually (doesn't everybody?
) rather than heart disease and stroke - my choice.