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Spiriva HandiHaler Not Linked to Risk of Stroke, Heart Attack, Death: FDA
The FDA has concluded their investigation into potential side effects of Spiriva HandiHaler, and the agency indicates that they did not find a link between the chronic pulmonary obstructive disease (COPD) inhaler and an increased risk of heart attack, stroke or death.
FDA Updates Early Communication about Spiriva HandiHaler Side Effects
Yesterday the FDA issued an update to an early communication originally released in March 2008 regarding Spiriva Handihaler side effects. After reviewing preliminary data from a four year study, the drug regulators indicated that the results do not indicate an increased risk of strokes associated with the COPD inhaler.
Spiriva Handihaler May Increase Risk of Heart Attacks, Stroke or Death
According to research published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association, those using the Spiriva Handihaler or an older generic inhaler called ipratropium, could face an increased risk of cardiac death, heart attacks or strokes when compared with those who received a placebo or other drugs.
