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  My 6yo son was taking for mild asthma Hallucinations Night terrors Difficulty paying attention Severe mood swings Crying M 6 1 years
5mg
8/31/2016
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 1  Asthma Weight gain, insomnia, fluid retention in legs and ankles F 45 2 years
10 MG 1X day
8/24/2016
 2  Asthma Elevated prolactin hormone level F 46 2 months
1
8/12/2016
 1  allergies bad migraines, numbness / burning in hands/ legs/ arms and face. Pain in ears and muscles. Tired all the time, can't think and have major depression. irregular heart beats and feeling dizzy and lightheaded I have been to so many Dr.'s trying to understand what is going on with me. EKG's to brain scans. I went off of this medicine for about 3 weeks (forgot to refill) and noticed SOME improvement when I went back on the MAJOR side effects came back. Actually almost went to emergency because I thought it was a stroke. All my body is numb and hot, face hurts, stuffy nose, irregular heart beat, major migraines. Finally linked my issues to this drug. THIS DRUG IS A NIGHTMARE!!! F 43 9 months
10 1X day
8/10/2016
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 1  Asthms I'm a peaceful, calm spirit. This drug made my heart flutter and gave me high anxiety. F 46 7 days
10 MG
7/29/2016
 3   Neck stiffness F 53 1 months
10 mg
7/27/2016
 2  Acute sinusitis Inability to sleep scattered thoughts My mind just wouldn't slow down F 53 1 days
7/25/2016
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 1  Asthma Only took one dose because when I tried to go to sleep and closed my eyes, I saw vivid colorful designs whirling around behind my closed eyelids and became very frightened. Several months later, read in local newspaper about a teenage boy who took this med and committed suicide. F 60 1 days
1X day
7/13/2016
 1  Allergies Diarrhea, nausea, headache, vivid dreams Prescribed on a Friday morning and took Friday night. Woke up Saturday groggy, nauseous, and achy. By Saturday night explosive diarrhea. So bad I went to the ER at 3 am on Sunday morning. They informed my thusly that I must have had a stomach virus. It couldn't possibly be the medicine. I acquiesced. Last night was Friday again. Tried one more time. Woke up this morning (Saturday) with all the same symptoms. I won't be lied to again. I'm done with this medicine and pray I don't have the same experience with my bathroom as I had last weekend. I would not recommend. F 34 1 days
7/9/2016
 1  Seasonal allergies Severe hives on my legs each evening. They start out small and then after an hour or two, the welts grow and cover my entire thigh. Can sleep for 15 hours at night and still wake up tired and needing a nap. Helped with my allergies, no sneezing or runny nose...but the hives are far worse than my allergies ever were. F 23 6 weeks
10 MG 1X day
7/7/2016
 5  Asthma No side effects. I have taken this drug for asthma for 10+ Years and it's the easiest medicine to tolerate. Has never bothered me. F 26 10 years
10 MG
6/25/2016
 1  asthma first night taking this medicine. woke within an hour of falling asleep shaking, petrified thinking I was about to die with severe heart palpitations. feeling sick with stiffness over body. Now have a fear of falling back to sleep. I searched the net within an hour of this happening as was very affraid of what was happening. I would rather have to use my Salbutomol more than take this medicine again. I can't understand why my Doctor would give me this when I also suffer with anxiety and depression for this medicine to make me feel even worse. Feeling a little more reassured now I'v read it it isn't just affecting me this way. DO NOT RECOMMEND! first night taking this medicine. woke within an hour of falling asleep shaking, petrified thinking I was about to die with severe heart palpitations. feeling sick with stiffness over body. Now have a fear of falling back to sleep. I searched the net within an hour of this happening as was very affraid of what was happening. I would rather have to use my Salbutomol more than take this medicine again. I can't understand why my Doctor would give me this when I also suffer with anxiety and depression for this medicine to make me feel even worse. Feeling a little more reassured now I'v read it it isn't just affecting me this way. DO NOT RECOMMEND! F 29 1 days
10mg
6/18/2016
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 1  COPD Worsening breathing and reduced lung capacity by 30% M 58 14 days
10 1X day
6/7/2016
 2  Allergies Higher blood pressure never had issues before this med!! Worked grat for allergies though I rather suffer allergies then take bp meds F 37 2 months
10 mg
5/28/2016
 2  Allergies Higher blood pressure never had issues before this med!! Worked grat for allergies though I rather suffer allergies then take bp meds F 37 2 months
10 mg
5/28/2016
 1  Skin Rash Severe Rash all over my body, in addition to burning skin sensation, and extreme itching. I was in a very bad mood as well. It made my allergies and rash 100% worse within the first 24 hours. Will not recommend. M 55 1 days
10 MG 1X day
5/28/2016
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 1  Seasonal allergies/rhinitis I'm a nurse, and I always look at side effects before taking any medication. So I did see this med could cause mood alteration, but like everyone else, just thought it was rare and wouldn't happen to me. However, by day 5 I was starting to feel mood swings, and on the 6th day I had this almost paralyzed mental state, hard to describe but I could not even get out of bed. Laid there and cried all day, in a panic state, not knowing why, until I put two and two together and realized it was the medication. Started investigating more, and see multiple people with similar reactions within days of starting this med. Stopped taking that day, and mood has improved, but in the 2 nights since stopping I have woken up panicked from sleep for no reason, this last time I was out of bed and opening my closet before I even became conscious, I don't know what my dream was, but I was very afraid and my heart was pounding. The side effects are DEFINITELY not worth the benefit for me. Sad to see all the children who become so depressed and suicidial, at least As an adult I knew what was happening. How scary for a child!!! F 49 5 days
10mg
5/25/2016
 1  Asthma/allergies Singular adverse effects Stopped may 17. 2016 when I got the flu Elevates alt and ast Insomnia Fatigue Gas Bloating Nausea Dyspepsia Weight gain Back pain Body pain Hip pain Neck pain Heart fluttering Increased heart rate Depression Mood change Agitation Came on gradually I had taken for about 5 months... Had multiple dr appts... Many labs...ultrasounds and full body cat scan...heart monitor ... Ekg... Then when I got the flu and didn't take my medicine I realized the dramatic change I felt first with less agitation and depression and less bloat and pain I had... Even with the flu.... I have been off 6 days now and didn't tell my family until yesterday... They even noticed the difference in me.... Back to myself... More calm and less agitated...took the doors out 2 days for a walk and had less hip and knee pain... Able to walk up the stairs without heart racing up to 112!!! So thankful for this site to see others had issues with this drug and to reassured I can continue to get my life back!!! NEVER TAKE THIS DRUG F 60 1 days
5/21/2016
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 1  Allergies extreme tiredness, even after 12 hours since taking the drug, numbness emotionally, fuzzy thinking, beginnings of panic, feel unmotivated and unable to function. Took the generic - Montelukast. Do not recommend. F 38 1 days
10mg 1X day
5/19/2016
 1  allergies Headache, tightness in chest, indigestion, neck pain, nervous feeling, vivid dreams/nightmares and insomnia. Not sure if this medication can be stopped abruptly. F 50 3 weeks
10mg
5/14/2016
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