Benefits of SPIRIVA

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COPD is a serious lung disease that gets worse over time. And while COPD can't be cured, it can be treated at any stage.

Taking SPIRIVA as directed once every day can help you manage COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both. Along with the right lifestyle changes (like quitting smoking, exercise, and a sensible diet), it can help you breathe better today and every day. Ask your doctor if SPIRIVA is right for you.

SPIRIVA:

  • Helps you breathe better for a full 24 hours by improving lung function
  • Requires just one daily dose
  • Must be taken every day to help manage your COPD
  • Is not a steroid

With daily treatment, SPIRIVA may help you make a habit of breathing better.

How long does it take for SPIRIVA to work?

SPIRIVA is a maintenance medicine. The time it takes to feel its effects is different for everyone. SPIRIVA starts working with the first dose. But it may take several weeks to feel its full benefits. The people around you may notice a difference before you do.

It's important to keep taking SPIRIVA every day as directed by your doctor. Even on days when you’re breathing better, so you can keep breathing better. When you are breathing better, this is a sign that SPIRIVA is working.

Will I still need a rescue inhaler?

Yes. You will still need your rescue inhaler if your symptoms suddenly get worse. SPIRIVA is not a rescue medicine used for treating sudden breathing problems. SPIRIVA is a maintenance medicine that is taken once a day, every day, to help control your COPD. Ask your doctor about the differences. And how they work together. In clinical studies, patients taking SPIRIVA used less rescue medicine.

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