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I've talked about this problem before concerning the side effects from Spiriva. The only side effect I've experienced was a sudden, and seemingly permanent weight gain. In spite of efforts to lose the weight I've had no success whatsoever. I've gained weight from other medications in the past only to lose it when the medication was discontinued. Not so with Spiriva. It has been almost three years since I've used the inhaler but yet the added weight persists. I should mention that all of the added weight has been on the midsection and nowhere else! To make matters worse has been a disended abdomen to go along with it. I contacted the drug company right after it happened and, naturally, they acted as if it was new to them! I'm not the only one this has happened to. Although a rare side effect it has been a problem for others, the same as mine. This thing is ruining lives, and should be pulled from the market. It won't be though...profits are the name of this terrible game. Bill.

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Wish we could help, but we're all in the same boat. So far no one has found a viable solution to the weight problem except basically a "starvation" diet and/or exercising like race horses. Even then it doesn't work all that much to get the weight down.

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I was taking Spiriva for only 2 weeks and gained 3 kgs in that time. All around the stomach and feeling bloated. So glad I found this site and to know I am not alone.

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I also take spiriva and have major stomach issues. My stomach is always bloated to the point I hate to eat and suffer so much when I do. Nothing helps this. The bloating is so severe that it interferes with my breathing. I'm gonna stop the spiriva n see if it helps with the stomach issues.

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Does anyone know of an alternative inhaler that doesn't have this weight gain problem ?

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I don't and neither does my pulmonologist. The other inhalers all contain a steroid or are only a steroid, which is known to cause weight gain.

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Robin I empathize with you my exact sentiments...everyday the bloating is outrageous. no matter. Instead of eating a big meal I graze because literally cannot breathe after a regular meal it is so uncomfortable. Would re-think about stopping any of your breathing meds unless you clear it with your doctor. As I read other post keep shaking my head saying exactly, exactly.

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I have only been taking Spiriva for 3 to 4 wks, I was on Breo for 1 week and stopped, made me feel terrible. I'm a small person, usually I have to go back and forth from size 3 to 4, I'm 54 so I figured mabey the mid section weight was normal. But I broke down and bought size 5 jeans they don't fit. Too small, I don't eat junk, I don't eat a lot.. I like a beer here and there, but it's never done this. And I watch my 2 yr old Grandson and am a caregiver for my husband, so it is not lack of moving. I don't know what to do.

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My pharmacist said the only way you can gain or lose weight is through gaining or losing weight you probably have increased your appetite people say the same thing about simbocourt Symbicort

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Like many others I have experienced sudden, intensive and prolonged weight gain as a result of using Spiriva.
Extensive blood tests have proven that there is no renal dysfunction, no liver disorder and no heart related reason why the accumulation of fluid is happening.
The weight and body mass increase are alarming, uncomfortable and depressing.
I have now decided to be referred to a private consultant with a view to taking legal action against the prescribing Doctor and the pharmaceutical providing company.

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My pulmonary doctor and pharmacist says you can gain weight is to eat more

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My husband used Spiriva for three days, and his abdomen has grown three inches! What is the solution to weight loss? Does anyone know?

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Two problems: 1) I don't have enough money to start even a class-action suit and 2) most importantly, if Spiriva is taken off the market I'll either die as I'm allergic to everything else except the steroids and steroids are KNOWN to cause incredible weight gain so that makes no sense at all.

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It sounds interesting, but it's their word against ours. I was a medical transcriptionist for 51 years so I know how doctors and hospitals work. I was also, for about two years during that same 51 years (worked two jobs), a paralegal here in the U.S.A. During that time I have seen many legal suits against doctors, hospitals, and big pharma go nowhere because the plaintiffs have only anecdotal evidence. That is what this is. We have no proof whatsoever that Spiriva causes weight gain, they deny that it does, and there are no lab tests that can prove otherwise.

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So, Diane, you really think that anecdotal evidence will be enough? The legal suits against, say, the tobacco companies resulted in a win but that was because cause-and-effect could be proven by medical tests and studies done over a period of decades. That is not the case here as there are no tests that can prove cause-and-effect. In order to get that evidence we'd have to start from scratch - find enough patients who were diagnosed with COPD to be statistically significant, weigh them before starting Spiriva, closely monitor their diets and activity and other medications they may be taking while on Spiriva... That would take decades and at 76 years old I just don't have the time to spare in hopes of receiving any compensation. As I said, it sounds great but is totally impractical.

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Re: Shay (# 88) Expand Referenced Message

I was diagnosed with severe emphazeema and my doctor started me on breo. 6 days so far on it. im not sure yet how its working as I had a upper respatory infection also and am on antibiotis also with this meds right now. and have a lot of coughing up crap.

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Re: stephaniewall (# 157) Expand Referenced Message

Sorry, Stephanie, thanks for your input but this forum has zero to do with Breo. It is about Spiriva and apparently you are not taking that particular medication.

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I started taking spiriva and certainly i have gain weight in the middle. I am considering stopping it because gaining the weight makes breathing worse. These companies do not take any side effect into consideration. What a shame

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I was put on spiriva in Feb 2016 at the age of 42 for severe persistent asthma. I mountain bike competitively and am generally very active. I also have an abnormally high metabolism. I gained 8 lbs in 6 weeks, all in the belly. I'd had a flat belly my entire life. Plus I feel bloated all the time and my mouth is RAW. I can't eat any spice at all, even hot liquids, and I wake up at 2am like my mouth is on fire. I was rinsing and brushing after each dose too. Well I quit spiriva 12 days ago for a methacholine challenge... turns out, I don't even have asthma (it's severe vocal cord dysfunction). I can breathe much better now without the spiriva, as it seemed to cause chest tightness and I didn't need it anyway. The weight is still here though. Hoping it starts to go away soon.

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Re: Bill (# 3) Expand Referenced Message

Great message Bill ,iv been on spiriva resp for 2 mths gained heaps of weight on stomach gonna try not taking it.i am 64 dr reckons asthma shortness breath sometimes it hasnt made much difference to my breathing anyway..thanks mate dave in australia

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Been on spiriva respermat for asthma 2 mths iv gained so much stomach fat,dr changed my medication to seritide inhaler any body know if it puts weight on stomach like spiriva does.???thanks

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