SINGULAIR Reviews (MONTELUKAST SODIUM)

Average Rating: 2.1 (1370 Ratings)

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SINGULAIR  (MONTELUKAST SODIUM):  Montelukast is used regularly to prevent the wheezing and shortness of breath caused by asthma and decrease the number of asthma attacks. Montelukast is also used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm). This medication can help decrease the number of times you need to use your rescue inhaler. This medication is also used to relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis (such as sneezing, stuffy/runny/itchy nose). This medication does not work right away and should not be used to treat sudden asthma attacks or other breathing problems. This drug works by blocking certain natural substances (leukotrienes) that may cause or worsen asthma and allergies. It helps make breathing easier by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the airways.   FDA Approval Date: 1998-02-20 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 1  asthma irritability, aggressive, crying often my daughter who is usually very sweet, and even tempered became very aggressive and irritable while taking this medication. F 6 6 weeks
5 mg 1X day
9/20/2012
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 5  asthma Bad breath. But it's the only long term med that helps my asthma and allows me to sleep horizontally. Steroids inhaled were worthless and a huge waste of money. F 53 3 years
10
9/5/2012
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 1  asthma symptoms nightmares (black angel coming), seperation anxiety, lost friends, unable to function in school (missed over 20 days), hungry, depression, it was SO SAD My son became so anxiey ridden he was unable to go to school, he cried and was depressed day and night, tried to hurt himself and he couldn't tell us why? We were in counseling and were about ready to try an antidepressant. The night before I was going to give it I searched this site. Thank the Lord. I stopped the Singular. It was the worst 6 months of his life. After 3 weeks off this horrible drug, he was finally getting better mentally. And his moods/altered mind set lingered for atleast 6 more months. DO NOT GIVE THIS TO YOUR CHILD. And the doctor still wanted to try it again??, I refused. There are other drugs to try. M 8 6 months
5mg 1X day
9/3/2012
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 3  asthma/allergies increased upper respiratory infections and bronchitis It helped both my asthma and allergy symptoms, but I was plagued with upper respiratory and lung infections each year I took the drug. It wasn't worth it. After suffering with asthma for 30 years, I now I control my condition without medication and I haven't been sick for 3 years! F 43 2 years
10 mg 1X day
8/28/2012
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 1  Asthma and allergies anger, aggressiveness, inability to concentrate, inability to sit still, cannot hold hands still when in class and easily distracted, cannot sleep, easily upset, temper tantrums disobeying, not as happy as normal, not following directions my six year old was placed on Singulair in place of Simbicort or proventil along with Loratadine to help with his Asthma and Allergies because he kept have bouts with Bronchitis and Upper Respiratory Infections about 2 weeks every month. But after about 2 weeks of Singulair, Daniel started becoming aggressive and a bully. He did not want to be away from me, but he was extremely rude. He has also gained about 15 pounds while on Singulair. I have taken him off Singulair and I am going to call his doctor to have him placed on another medication for his Asthma and Allergies. He was doing fine on Simbicort and Claratin, but I realize that they do not want children on steriods for long periods of time. M 6 30 days
5 mg 1X day
8/27/2012
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 5  asthma none I take it before I go to bed to combat tight chest and congestion which would wake me and require the use of my inhaler M 74 6 months
10 mg 1X day
8/24/2012
 3  Asthma and allergies Headaches and itching It seems to help with my sinuses but I noticed everyday I get sinus headaches at the same time. Not sure if this is because of the medicine or not F 51 5 days
1X day
8/23/2012
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 1  allergy induced asthma Very emotional in the beginning with crying spells after change in dosage to 4mg. Difference in attitude, mood, depressed. Anger issues and outburst with family. Difficulty sleeping. Afraid to go to sleep at night. Anxiety levels very high. This medication controlled asthma. HOWEVER it will cause horrible side effects in your child. Do not use this medication. I wish that I had realized it was the medication causing my sons problems so much sooner. THROW IT IN THE GARBAGE if you really want to help your child. M 6 2 years
4mg 1X day
8/18/2012
 5  asthma None It reduced my asthma attacks. F 30
1X day
8/15/2012
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 3  Exercised Induced Asthma Insomnia, loss of memory, lack of concentration, fatigue Funny thing, when something obviously works (I can now work out w/o having to puff on a rescue inhaler) but the consequences outweigh the benefits. It's EXTREMELY frustrating to be tired, yet not be able to sleep/stay asleep. Also, the inability to focus and loss of memory is downright frightening.. I thought I was losing my freaking mind until I found this site and found others experiencing the same thing while taking this drug. No more for me.. I'd rather puff the damn inhaler when I work out. At least I can remember my kids names when I leave the gym... M 40 1 months
10mg 1X day
8/9/2012
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 5  Asthma No side effects F 54 1 years
10mg day
8/5/2012
 3  For mild seasonal asthma How relieved I am to find these sites that explain such effects with Singulair! I have been experiencing horrible anxiety that it's debilitating to function throughout the day. I am on vacation and driving alot and feeling like I could scream with this horrific heart pounding I'm experiencing . I'm going off of this drug and hope to see a return in my normal bahavior and I can stop blaming hormonal imbalances!! I have also been not sleeping much and forgetting things. My Dr said there were no side effects . Don't Doctors have time to research the effects medications have on patients before prescribing them. Is there a connection with the pharmaceutical companies and the Doctors!! Is money always the bottom line and not the welfare of the patient!!! F 48 1 months
.5mg
7/26/2012
 1  Allergy/asthma Extreme anxiety, could not fall asleep or stay asleep, major behavior problems, proximity fears, aggressive, laugh when in trouble, sleepwalk, nightmares, fear of bedtime, very emotional and change moods within seconds M 5 3 months
7/26/2012
 1  Asthma Anxiety, depression and hopelessness, nightmares, hallucinations, headaches, inability to control anger, sore joints M 8 2 years
1 x 5mg D
7/21/2012
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 4  For allergies and asthma This medication works wonders for the asthma, but the only side effect I've experienced (according to the label) is very vivid dreams; however, I have gained about 30 pounds for no apparent reason. I can't seem to lose the excess weight even though I have dieted and excercised. I honestly believe it is Singulair related even when the doctor does not agree with me. Apparently this medication works very differently for each person depending on who knows what; I would recommend you give it a try, and if the side effects are worse than your medical condition, then talk to your doctor about other alternatives. F 61 2 years
10 mg 1X day
7/18/2012
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 1  Cough, asthma Increased anxiety, restless sleep, headaches, stomach aches, despondency/depression, suicidal thinking I've always been a very solid, happy person with very predictable moods. Since I started Singulair, I became increasingly irritable, but I shrugged it off, assuming it was work related. I've also felt confused, dizzy, and absent-minded. Within the past two weeks my anxiety has been higher than ever, and I became listless. Everything felt so dark and so hopeless to the point where I thought I needed to be checked in to a hospital and treated for severe depression. I have never, ever experienced that type of thinking in my life, and luckily that's when I stopped and took a look at my medication's side effects. I was shocked to read these testimonials, and I'm certain that Singulair is responsible. F 29 4 months
1X day
7/5/2012
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 1  Allergies & Asthma This is my first night taking this medicine. I tried to sleep and had very vivid thoughts and dreams. I've been up every 5 minutes literally because when I fall asleep I feel like I can't breathe and gasp for air. It's really very scary. I hope this leaves my system soon. I just want to go to sleep. It's safe to say that I will no longer be taking this medicine. F 23 1 days
10 mg
7/4/2012
 1  Shortness of Breath Memory Loss, lack of concentation I was prescribed this drug at a trip the ER for shortness of breath. I think I got the catch all "athma & allergy" diagnosis. I don't think my shortness of breath was related to this, so I can't speak for how the drug works. In the short time I was on it however, I did experience memory loss & lack of concentation. I would be getting ready to say something & it would just completely slip my mind. Or I would try to remember something I was supposed to do and I just couldn't. I felt like I was losing my mind. I wouldn't recommend this. F 24 8 days
1X day
6/27/2012
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 2  Asthma Loss of appetite, waking 10-15 times a night, extremely irritable - having meltdowns over nothing, very clingy, chewing on her fingers constantly My daughter (20 months) was put on this medication to try to control her viral induced asthma. 1 week after starting the medication, her appetite began to dwindle. A couple of days later, she started waking many times a night (previously a very good sleeper) and became really aggressive, miserable and clingy. We took her off Singulair at the recommendation of her nurse and just 1 day off it, I am seeing a huge improvement. She only woke twice during the night, ate all her lunch and is happy and no longer clingy. My little girl is back! We are restarting Singulair on Friday just to see if the same side effects flare up - if they do, she will stop treatment completely. F 1 14 days
4mg 1X day
6/12/2012
 1  Asthma Fifteen pounds weight gain in two months. I was careful with my diet and exercised for 45 minutes 5 times a week. Unbelievable! It did work to control my asthma symptoms. F 38 60 days
10 mg 1X day
6/9/2012
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