Compare Combivent vs. ipratropium
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
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
Relieves runny nose due to the common cold or allergies.
Atrovent (ipratropium) is a good add-on treatment only when oral allergy medicines and steroid nasal sprays have not worked to control your runny nose, but the effects don't last long.
Upsides
- 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.
- Won't make you drowsy like other allergy medicines.
- Atrovent (ipratropium) is generally well tolerated.
- Available in a cheap, generic form.
- Safe for use in children age 6 and older (depending on dosage).
Downsides
- 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.
- Can take 1 to 2 weeks before you start feeling better.
- The nasal spray should only be used for maximum of 4 days if you have a cold or 3 weeks if you have allergies.
- Effect doesn't last long so you will need to use it multiple times in a day.
- Doesn't work directly to target your allergies.
- Won't work well if you also have a stuffy nose and/or are sneezing.
Used for
Dosage forms
- Inhaler
- Nebulizer solution
- Nasal spray
Price
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Reviews
142 reviews so far
63%
saidit'sworth it
37%
saiditworked well
13%
saidit'sa big hassle
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Side effects
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%
8possible side effects
- Headache10%
- Upper lung infection10%
- Bloody nose9%
- Sore throat8%
- Dry nose5%
- Stuffy nose3%
- Inflammation and irritation of the nose2%
- Nausea2%
Risks and risk factors
- 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
- Eye problems
- Allergic reaction