Compare Atrovent vs. Combivent
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Controls COPD.
First choice inhaler for controlling mild chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Makes it easier to breathe.
Combivent (ipratropium / albuterol) is effective for people who need 2 medications to control their COPD symptoms, but has to be used 4 times a day.
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3.4/ 5 average rating with 142 reviewsforCombivent
Upsides
- The nebulizer is available in generic.
- Available in combination with albuterol in case Atrovent (ipratropium) by itself is not enough to control your symptoms.
- Effectively relieves symptoms of COPD.
- The Respimat inhaler doesn't require shaking before use, and only 1 inhalation per dose is needed.
- The nebulizer solution comes in a generic form and is much cheaper than the inhaler.
Downsides
- Effects don't last long so it needs to be used multiple times a day.
- Doesn't work fast enough to be used as a rescue inhaler for COPD attacks.
- The inhaler is only available in brand name.
- No generic form of the inhaler is currently available, so it can be very expensive for people without insurance.
- Can make your heart beat faster, which is an uncomfortable side effect. Might not be a good option for those with heart problems since the medicine can raise your heart rate and blood pressure.
- Can raise eye pressure and worsen symptoms for people who have a certain type of glaucoma.
- Can cause problems with urinating, so might not be appropriate for those with an enlarged prostate.
Used for
Dosage forms
- Inhaler
- Nebulizer solution
- Inhaler
- Nebulizer solution
Price
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$20.62
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Reviews
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142 reviews so far
63%
saidit'sworth it
37%
saiditworked well
13%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Combivent (ipratropium / albuterol)?
Leave a reviewSide effects
10possible side effects
- Bronchitis10%
- COPD attack8%
- Shortness of breath8%
- Headache6%
- Influenza like symptoms4%
- Dry mouth4%
- Nausea4%
- Dizziness3%
- Back pain2%
- Urinary tract infection2%
11possible side effects
- Lung disease6%
- Common cold symptoms4%
- Sore throat4%
- Cough3%
- Headache3%
- Inflammation of lung airways3%
- Infection of airways, nose, and throat3%
- Chest pain3%
- Shortness of breath2%
- Diarrhea2%
- Urinary tract infection2%
Risks and risk factors
- Not a rescue inhaler
- Serious allergic reaction
- COPD attack
- Urination problems
- Benign prostate hyperplasia
- Urinary neck obstruction
- Sudden-onset difficulty breathing
- Effects on heart
- Using more Combivent (ipratropium / albuterol) than recommended
- People with heart problems
- People with high blood pressure
- People with an overactive thyroid
- Effects on eyes
- People with a history of narrow-angle glaucoma
- Difficulty urinating
- People with a history of urinary blockage
- People with an enlarged prostate
- Severe allergic reaction
- Life-threatening effects
- Using more Combivent (ipratropium / albuterol) than recommended