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How Long Does It Take For Spiriva To Get Out Of System?

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Posted on Tue, 1 Sep 2015
Question: Have been taking spiriva for 2 months - really bad side effects. Stopped taking 2 days ago. How long does it take to get out of my system and will I have any withdrawal symtoms.
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Answered by Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
withdrawal symptoms are rare

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query in healthcaremagic.com
This is Dr. Swarnava dattagupta answering your query.

I understand your concern.
Spiriva is tiotropium bromide and it is a bronchodilator used mostly in prophylaxis or chronic control of asthma. It is taken via inhalational route, hence local side effects are pore pronounced rather than systemic. You have probably experienced local side effects like dry mouth, breathing problems, sore throat, cough etc.
It generally takes time to act and the action remains for 6-8 hours. Being an inhalational drug, systemic side effects are less and withdrawal symptoms are rare.
Hence if you have stopped it already 2 days ago, it has probably got out of your system. And withdrawal is unlikely.

Hope i have answered your question.
If you have any further questions i will be happy to help.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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Follow up: Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta (7 hours later)
Thank you - Spiriva has given me terrible gerd and stuffy nose. Now that I have stopped taking Spiriva how long before these side effects go away?
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Answered by Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta (16 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Follow as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Sorry for the late reply.

Well it is uncertain. Normally it should be alright by 2-3 days maximum. But side effects and their duration varies in individuals. You can take anti-GERD medicine like pantoprazole, esomeprazole or ilaprazole to accentuate your recovery.
Stuffy nose will be better on its own.

Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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How Long Does It Take For Spiriva To Get Out Of System?

Brief Answer: withdrawal symptoms are rare Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for posting your query in healthcaremagic.com This is Dr. Swarnava dattagupta answering your query. I understand your concern. Spiriva is tiotropium bromide and it is a bronchodilator used mostly in prophylaxis or chronic control of asthma. It is taken via inhalational route, hence local side effects are pore pronounced rather than systemic. You have probably experienced local side effects like dry mouth, breathing problems, sore throat, cough etc. It generally takes time to act and the action remains for 6-8 hours. Being an inhalational drug, systemic side effects are less and withdrawal symptoms are rare. Hence if you have stopped it already 2 days ago, it has probably got out of your system. And withdrawal is unlikely. Hope i have answered your question. If you have any further questions i will be happy to help. Regards