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Reviewer: Deb, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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Reviewer: Helen Lovebuggie, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I just started this drug after using the other drug ADVAIR for two years and this seems to be much better than the Advair! Hopefully I can remain on this and using only once a day instead of twice is more convenient also!!!
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Reviewer: starion, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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It's MUCH more convenient than taking Atrovent multiple times/day & I've been taking it daily since shortly after FDA approval in 2004. Very effective, long-lasting med which is helpful for COPD patients especially. Side effects are pretty mild (at least for me). It may be causing slightly elevated resting heart rate, but otherwise haven't noticed side effects as long as I take
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