SINGULAIR Reviews (MONTELUKAST SODIUM)Average Rating: 2.1 (1370 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare SINGULAIR with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR SINGULAIR | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 3 | F | | 5/7/2006 | 2 | allergy/sinus | nightmares, difficulty sleeping, depression (when she is normally a very happy girl), anxiety, lots of crying (not able to explain why) | It worked wonders for my daughter last year when she took it by itself for about two weeks to control nasal congestion and cough. It was prescribed again this year on a longer basis, but this time it did not work so well on its own. Three more meds were then prescribed along with the Singulair. After 2.5 months of Singulair alone and 3 more weeks of the combined meds, her congestion and cough have not gone away and she has been having all these BAD side effects for a week now. She cries all day for no reason, doesn't want to stay in Pre-K (which she loves), cries in her sleep, and has nightmares every night. The Dr. doesn't think it has anything to do with Singulair, but after reading all these comments I will definitely STOP giving it to her. I was so concerned about her behavioral changes that I thought she needed a psychologist. Now I know better and I hope she goes back to normal very soon. | F | 4 | 3 months | 5/5/2006 | 1 | Rhinitis | Severe dizziness. Panic attacks. | Got no relief whatsoever for nasal congestion. Still have postnasal drip and horrible cough all night long. Am very dizzy and nervous. Feel horrible and can't wait for it to wear off. Won't take it again. | F | 45 | 5 days | 5/4/2006 | 1 | allergies/ashtma | My 2 yr. old nephew was on the med. for one month. He had extreme spells of irritability and nightmares, banging head on floor, hurting self, bloody nose, crying for hours and hours. Total change in personality. | VERY scary for entire family. It angers me that this company says this med. is safe for children. It is most definitely not, especially when it takes parents about 30 days or so to connect the dots. | F | 32 | 30 days | 5/3/2006 | 1 | asthma | unexplained weight gain. jittery. tightness in chest. insomnia | F | 43 | 5 months | 5/2/2006 | 2 | allergies | weight gain and nightmares | Singulair seems to work pretty well for my allergies -- better than other oral medications. But the side effects are not worth it. Gained 10 pounds in 30 days (clothes are fitting much tighter), even though I continued my regular workouts with a personal trainer and did not change my eating habits. The only thing that has changed about my routine the past 30 days is taking Singulair -- so it is the only explanation for the weight gain. It also has been causing horrible and vivid nightmares -- the type that stay with you and bother you for days after. I'm stopping the Singulair as of last night and looking into immunotherapy. | F | 33 | 30 days | 5/1/2006 | 3 | allergic rhiniti/mild intermittnt a | wt gain, craving food all the time increased need for sleep, difficulty starting tasks | I would take this again for a short period of time during a fierce allergy week or a brochitis, because it works well, but I gained 10-15 pounds. I'm craving food all the time. I'm needing more sleep and having a terrible time waking up. I'm having trouble getting thins done and I am more irritable. | F | 40 | 2.5 months | 4/27/2006 | 1 | Allergies | My 4 year old son has been taking Singulair for three weeks. We immediately saw a behavior change. He became hyper and aggressive at school. He had an episode where ittook three teachers an hour and a half to calm him down. He said he doesn't know why he got so upset. He has been competely out of character for the past couple of weeks. I am so glad I started to research this medication. Last night was his last and final dose. My son is somewhat excited anyway, this took him over the top. | I wish healthcare providers would let parents know the possible side effects of this medication. | M | 4 | 3 weeks | 4/26/2006 | 1 | allergies | Took 1st dose (on empty stomach) and within 5-10 minutes had strong tingling in hands and arms, then top of legs. That receded, though hands still feel a bit tingly an hour later. Shortly after that, had uncontrollable body tremors (like shivering, but wasn't cold) on and off for about an hour. | Waiting for the clinic to open so I can call the doc and follow up. Will NOT be taking this again, far too scary for any benefit I might get. Makes the fatigue, lightheadedness and dizziness of my past allergy meds look like a picnic. | F | 39 | 1 days | 4/19/2006 | 1 | Asthma & Allergies | We tried my daughter on this twice, at 6 months and 15 months. Both times she became extremely crabby, screaming, throwing herself on the floor, holding her breath, freaking out!! She didn't sleep well, screamed out at night in her sleep. It seemed to help her symptoms tremendously, but the side effects were terrible. | I was afraid to try this for my daughter the second time and rightfully so. My husband and I agreed this will be the last time and we will be much more cautious with the trials of allergy medication in the future. | F | 1 | 7 days | 4/17/2006 | 1 | allergies-pollen | My son has been moody, gets angery , irritable and hyper beyond what a normal 5 year should be | I dont think this medicine is good for children . Perhaps because they are not yet in control of there mood changes due too the medicine. | M | 5 | 1 days | 4/14/2006 | 5 | Allergic rhinitis | None! Love SingulairŽ! | So far, this seems like a miracle medicine! After a lifetime of allergies and antihistamines, this one has done me the best! I've been outside a lot this week during a heavy oak pollen time, and I haven't even sneezed ONCE, even while mowing the lawn. Truly remarkable! Am using it in combination with FlonaseŽ. The real test will come in September (a.k.a. "Sick-tember"), when I used to sneeze nearly uncontrollably due to ragweed. | M | 38 | 2 weeks | 4/7/2006 | 5 | seasonal allergy's | None. We are very happy with it! I never noticed any behavior changes with her. In fact she was happier because of the relief it gave her. | My daughter started taking it at age 2 to aleviate her allergy symptoms. She has enlarged tonsils and when her allergy symptoms would act up (runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, congestion)she would end up with tonsilitis and an ear infection. Once she started on Singulair, all of those went away. She stopped getting sick. And her summer was so much better. She felt good everyday. We used the 4mg granular in her juice every morning. It was very easy to give. We stop it after the first freeze then start up again in the spring. | F | 3 | 6 months | 4/5/2006 | 1 | Son taking it for reactive airway | After approx. 45 days, my three-year old son became increasingly aggressive, mean, and very agitated all the time. He bit and hit and wouldn't sit still. He said he was a "bad guy". | I would NOT recommend this drug for children - particularly children who are not yet fully verbal. It took me a good 30 days to fully "see" what was happening. This is a HORRIBLE drug for children ... very disruptive to families. | M | 3 | 45 days | 4/4/2006 | 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 | 4 | asthma-wheezing | GREAT: as a sleep aid (for falling asleep) and for my wheezing (excellent) BAD: trouble concentrating or thinking clearly, mispelling words, dry mouth, blurred vision (not sure if Singulair is cause, yet because I'm also taking Claritin-D 24 and Thyroid), migraines w/ aura, sensitivity to light | I stopped for one night and noticed a difference today. I can think clearer. Last weekend, I did not take it for 3 days. Upon restarting, I felt terrible that morning and received a migraine. BUT....it is GREAT for my wheezing and for falling asleep at night. I am going to continue my log of observations. It is too early to give definitive comments because I also take Claritin-D 24 during the day and am hypothyroid. | F | 40 | 2 years | 3/31/2006 | 1 | Allergies, constant cough | Upset stomach, earache, sore throat, VERY ANGRY and SHORT TEMPERED! | Singulair took care of my allergies and constant cough. However, the price that I had to pay mentally and physically, along with the experiences that my family and co-workers had to deal with seeing me like this was NOT WORTH IT! I was only on it for a week...can't blame PMS on this one! | F | 42 | 1 days | 3/27/2006 | 1 | asthma allergies sinus infections | night terrors, more sinus infections, severe leg pain, agressive behavior | F | 7 | 3 days | 3/22/2006 | 2 | asthma | possible depression, anger | I started taking singulair and didn't notice much difference in my breathing, however, I DID notice that if I missed a dose, I went through bronchial HELL and even my Maxair was hardpressed to rescue me. Also, I have been more depressed and incredibly angry/irritable lately. After finding this site, it dawned on me that this could be linked to the Singulair. I took myself off of it a few days ago, and on Saturday, I felt like I had been set free of all of my emotional turmoil. I feel like a new girl. No Singulair for me! | F | 23 | 2 months | 3/20/2006 | 1 | Asthma | Extreme irritability and tetchiness, mood swings, memory loss/forgetting words, hives, patches of eczema on eyelids, disturbed sleep, vivid dreams, depression. | Noticed some of the side effects but it took a while to join the dots. Very scary drug - frightens me to think of what children must go through when they experience these side effects. Very thankful that I have now discontinued use and will feel normal and happy again soon. | F | 27 | 40 days | 3/16/2006 |