Can you stop tiotropium bromide?



Tiotropium bromide can be stopped. However, it needs to be stopped under a doctor’s supervision or can be stopped if there is a serious adverse reaction to the medication.

Tiotropium bromide is an anticholinergic bronchodilator drug that can help chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to maintain treatment of the disease and prevent acute exacerbations. If the disease is controlled and stabilized, the medication can also be properly discontinued under the supervision of a doctor.

However, one needs to stop the medication and seek medical attention if one may experience adverse reactions such as narrow-angle glaucoma signs, severe dry mouth, and persistent urinary retention during the medication period.

Tiotropium bromide can be discontinued, but whether oneself can discontinue the drug, need to be evaluated by a professional doctor before deciding, the individual arbitrarily stopping the drug on their own may lead to aggravation of the condition.