Let's take a minute to talk about your medication. 

This is Anoro Ellipta. It helps relieve symptoms of COPD, like coughing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Anoro Ellipta works by relaxing tight muscles in the airways in your lungs.   
It is important to know Anoro Ellipta is not a 'rescue inhaler'. It cannot treat sudden breathing problems. 

Anoro Ellipta is inhaled through the mouth one time each day, at the same time each day. You should use it exactly as your doctor tells you to. 

Most people tolerate this medicine well. Common side effects include constipation or diarrhea, muscle spasms, and pain in the arms, legs, neck or chest. These are normal if they are mild, and should go away. Other effects include symptoms of the common cold or a lower respiratory infection. Always tell your doctor if you think you have an infection. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop using this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist.  

As with any medicine, rare but serious side effects could occur. With Anoro Ellipta, these include an allergic reaction, eye problems and problems urinating. It could also cause high blood pressure, a rapid heart rate, chest pain, tremor or feeling nervous. To help keep this medicine safe for you, be sure to read the Medication Guide for full information.

Drug interactions can occur. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medicines.

For best results with Anoro Ellipta, you should track your symptoms. Remember to always call your doctor right away if your breathing problems get worse, or if you need a rescue inhaler more often than normal.