SINGULAIR Reviews (MONTELUKAST SODIUM)Average Rating: 2.1 (1370 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare SINGULAIR with similar:
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| 4 | asthma, seasonal allergies | Taking it for last 2 years. This drug cured me for my asthma and cough. But recently after undergoing a regular checkup and blodd test, SGOT/SGPT chemical test were above normal range. Doctor could not find anything efecting the liver. So i am going to discontinue using this drug as of now. Other problems faced were ear infections, pain in legs, insomnia and weight gain. I could have continued using this drug but having a bad liver is a complete no no. | does anyone has same problems with liver? email me at [email protected] | M | 37 | 2 years | 8/4/2006 | 4 | nasal allergy symptoms | Not very scientific...but here they are -tired for a few days (went away when I started taking in the AM) -I seem more prone to depression but it could just be life. | Cleared up 75% of my symptoms. Before singulair, I used my albuterol inhaler 4-5 times per week, I also got a severe cold or sinus infection every 2 months. Guaranteed. With Singulair, I have taken 4-5 albuterol puffs in the last 8 months. Only one severe cold in 15 months..WOW! Definitely measurable positive results. I recommend taking this in the morning. I also use it with Nasonex every day....and with Claritin for about 3 weeks per year at allergy season. | M | 37 | 15 months | 3/20/2008 | 4 | allergies/asthma | I have taken Singulair and Serevent in combination now for 10 years and they seemed to really keep things in control. I am one of these people who doesn't like to take meds everyday though. I don't want to be dependant on any drug. So I've done some research and discovered Cordyceps Sinensis (a type of mushroom)which you can take in capsule form. I purchased some at a reasonable price from Swanson Health Products online. I took it for 5 days and after some trial and error, discovered that I could go without the Singulair. Going on 3 wks now with no Singulair yippy!!! If you try this, make sure you let the Cordyceps get in your system for 5-7 days first! Good luck | F | 37 | 10 years | 3/12/2009 | 3 | Allergies | Extreme drowsiness and mild headache. | I was prescribed this due to my seasonal allergies and the tendency to get a tight chest and a lot of mucous which leads to infection. I have always used an Albuterol inhaler during the months of October and May but my doctor thought this would be a good drug for me along with my Zurtek. The first evening I took it I noticed a suprising difference in my breathing. It really opened me up and I no longer needed my inhaler. It worked great if you can deal with being a zombie all day. Unfortunately with two young children I cannot. I stopped taking it and I'm back to using the Alberterol for the breathing issues. I think it's worth a try for people suffering from asthma but I would look in to other options for seasonal allergies. | F | 37 | 7 days | 9/25/2007 | 3 | Allergies | lethargy/depression | After just 48 hours, there was a dramatic change in my mood. This morning, after dropping my daughter off at school, I sat in my car and just wept. It occurred to me to check whether depression is a possible side effect to the use of Singulair, and I was surprised to see the number of similar complaints ...relieved, however, to know that I'm not crazy. My symptoms of allergy have subsided somewhat, but I'd rather suffer through the discomfort of seasonal allergies that spend my Spring in a fog! | F | 37 | 2 days | 4/3/2006 | 2 | 2 yr old son's sinus problems | At 4mg doseage, seems more active and aggressive, less satisfied, less able to "play nicely with others", hard time getting to sleep - stops taking naps | Reported this at various times to doctor (son has only taken it for a few days at a time). Raised eyebrows from both nurse and doctor at our concerns and we were told that the medicine is pretty much the best thing available and definately doesn't cause these side effects. Trying to decide whether to follow recommendation to split doseage and try again. | F | 37 | 3 days | 9/26/2006 | 2 | Asthma | Continuous stomach ache, nausea, didn't feel like eating, leg pain, easy to cry, sad, constantly said she wanted her stomach pain to go away. | Our five year old daughter has taken Singulair for just over a month. I was going to call the Dr. because of her constant stomach ache (my husband and I originally thought she was nervous about school, swim lessons, something), but when her aches started every weekend, we knew something wasn't right and she wasn't just "nervous." She has had these symptoms for one month (almost exactly the same time she started Singulair) and luckily a lightbulb went off in my head to check the Singulair side effects. Are we ever so happy to see this website. Effective immediately, we are stopping the medicine. It did help her ashtma conditions, but these negative side effects outweigh the benefits. Thank you so much for this useful information! | F | 37 | 42 days 1X day | 2/8/2011 | 2 | asthma | Our 10 year old has unexplained sadness, anxiety, mood swings, intense headaches, backache, inability to concentrate, chronic sinus infections and a constant feeling of ill health. | We've been distraught over our very intelligent son's inability to focus in school and complete his assignments. This has caused a great deal of anxiety and sadness in our child. We've had him tested for inattentive ADD recently and are awaiting results. Today the school nurse called (again!) to tell me our son had a headache and basically told me he was just making it up to get out of doing his work. Since this is the first time he's ever been in the nurses office, I find it quite curious she has so quickly assessed that he is "faking" it. However, he has missed 13 days of school and it is only early December so I'm sure she thinks I am a parent who lets her child manipulate her into staying home. NOT THE CASE!! Today we found post after post from Singulair users and it is all making sense! He feels lousy because he is being poisoned by a drug the FDA should be pulling from the market!! It worked great in controlling his asthma but has caused him to suffer for two y | F | 37 | 2 years | 12/3/2007 | 2 | Asthma | Flu & ear infections. | F | 37 | 2 months | 7/22/2008 | 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 | 2 | Asthma | Extreme vaginal dryness, pain in upper left thigh, my typical patience is non existent, crazy dreams, and pelvic pain. | Helped asthma, but I rather take my inhaler. I had no idea this Med caused pelvic/vaginal issues. Wish I was told of these side effects. Do not take if you have pelvic pain! So angry with my dr. | F | 37 | 3 months 10 mg 1X day | 9/27/2021 | 2 | Allergies | Side stitches/pain on my left side, heart palpitations, increased resting heart rate, diarrhea, sinus congestion, becoming more aggressive, less patient, odd muscle and joint pains | I'm sure this works for someone but not for me. I also take levothyroxine and ortho cyclen along with zyrtec, flonase and daily multivitamin and pre/probiotics | F | 37 | 3 days 10mg 1X day | 12/2/2021 | 1 | Asthma and allergies | Hair loss (half of it) Extreme Fatigue Anxiety Trouble sleeping or feeling rested | F | 37 | 3 months 10mg | 10/15/2019 | 1 | seasonal allergies; asthma | Prescribed for allergies and slight asthma by our pediatrician for our 5 yr old son. He started acting like a completely different boy-temper tantrums where he would scream and cry uncontrollably-he had such a wild look in his eyes. He became violent and once hit me and bit his older brother. He said he didn't understand why he was so angry or crying so much. He also became afraid of the dark and wanted to sleep with the light on. After 2-3 weeks I couldn't take the emotional rollercoaster anymore. His mood would change so rapidly all I could think of was Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde at which point I remembered the news report that the FDA was investigating the connection between singulair and teen suicide. I decided to check for other side effects too. When I found this website it was like reading about my own son's erratic behavior. I just wanted my sweet boy back and I got him back within a week of being off singulair-the difference was amazing. I just wish doctors would infor | F | 37 | 3 weeks | 6/20/2008 | 1 | asthma | Couldn't stand inhaling it, hurt my lungs and made me not feel right. | isn't there a law suit about this drug right now???? | F | 37 | 1 days | 5/8/2008 | 1 | Allergies | I experienced weight gain, libido loss, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts(which I've never had before), apathy, angst, distraction, forgetfulness, hate and anger. It severely messed with my marriage and ability to be a good mother. I became unable to function normally. This is the drug from hell. | F | 37 | 3 months 10 mg | 8/31/2013 | 1 | asthma/allergies | Both of my children were on this medicine. It did not help either. My 11 yr old started having lots of emotional outbursts, crying easily, anger at small things. A totally different kid. I did some research and found that common in children taking Singulair. He stopped taking it and within a couple of weeks things were getting better. | You are your childs advocate. Don't always go with the first thing a Dr. tells you. Do research, listen to other peoples stories. If you notice changes in your child, talk with their Dr., if they arn't supportive of your concerns find someone who is. Good luck. | F | 37 | 5 months | 5/3/2007 | 1 | allergies | daughter was very physical, hitting, biting, yelling - a very unhappy child. 180 degree turn around after stopping this medicine, went back to her happy self. Would not recommend this drug AT ALL to ANYONE. I regret giving it to my child. | F | 37 | 2 years | 8/6/2008 | 1 | Asthma due to allergies | Moody, depressed, anxiety. Couldn't focus. LEG CRAMPS! I thought I was going insane. Extremely weird dreams. Short of breath. I found this site to see if the leg cramps were a side effect and discovered that Singular was probably the reason for everything else too! My 11 year old son was on it also, and he was having bad dreams and acting very excitable all the time. | It helped my asthma really well week until week 8 and I started feel short of breath. | F | 37 | 60 days | 5/2/2007 |