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I am a 71 year old man with COPD (emphysema) My pulmonologist ha...

Posted at 2:14 PM on Jun 30, 2007 by john1935, #22076
I am a 71 year old man with COPD (emphysema) My pulmonologist has prescribed Spiriva and Advair. I have taken Advair for over three years and Spiriva for about 18 months. Lately, I have experience a rapid heart beat (sometimes 138 bpm), problems with hoarseness, thick mucus in the throat, weight gain including an unpleasant, distended belly after eating, leg cramps at night, heartburn, dizziness and slow stream urination. I've been checked for prostate problems, the results of which were normal. My heart has always been healthy but lately with the rapid heartbeat, I've become very concerned. I am going to stop taking the Advair and see what the results are. The Spiriva seems to be doing a good job for me and I will continue with it since it is not a steroid.
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Reply over 2 years ago on Jul 04, 2007 by wanita, #639

I almost died in atrial fib from taking advair, rapid heart arythymias are a side effect of this drug discuss it with your parmicist and doctor

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