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Global Patient Feedback for Singulair (Montelukast) ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
horrible horrible WEIGHT GAIN!!!! i thought it was my advair but it was the singulair! i've gained 50 lbs in ONE YEAR. i've also experienced the other side effects discussed here, lack of energy. i mean extreme lack of energy, irritability... etc.
31 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-10-20 14:00:36
Member Answer/Reply:
Get back to your doc ASAP. That much weight gain, in addition to the other syptoms you've listed, indicate you are either being improperly medicated OR there is another underlying condition.
56 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-12-07 08:10:52
Member Answer/Reply:
you were correct! improperly medicated ...... how fun. Quitting Singulair was not pleasant either but after a few days i started feeling much better! i lost 6 lbs the first week. my mood improved and i am less irritable. my chest pain went away and so did my extreme fatigue. Now i'm just on allegra and my doctors are doubting that i even have asthma, just severe allergies. being misdiagnosed is not fun :( in hindsight i should have done more research on side effects of drugs myself before just listening to the doctor's and taking them.
31 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-12-07 09:25:38
Member Answer/Reply:
Does/can singulair cause significant weight gain, I've been on it for close to 2 years and I have put on 45 pounds. It's like a rollercoaster trying to lose it. What can I do.
49 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2010-05-04 10:34:57
iGuard Answer/Reply:
In surveys of iGuard members taking Singular, there have been no reports of weight gain with this medicine. You may want to speak with your doctor to have him/her do a full evaluation to see if there is something else going on. Sometimes thyroid issues or other hormone imbalances can cause weight gain.
Posted: 2010-05-25 21:40:04
Question/Comment:
I have been taking Singular for several years and am surprised to read some of the terrible reactions that people have had. It has worked fabulously for me! I do have insomnia (did before taking medication) so I take it in the morning. If I stop taking Singular my allergies and asthma come back with a vengeance! I love Singular, couldn't live (well) without it!
30 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-09-22 09:31:06
Question/Comment:
My doctor (PCP) gave me many months supplies of Singulair 10mg samples and 2-written Rx's of 6-refills each, instructing me to drink 1-tablet per day before bedtime. This is the 1st time ever taking Singulair for Asthma & Allergies (rhinitis), to suppress the excess production of mucus which runs down the throat which later can enter the chest - lungs. I started taking this Medication 03/2009 which did help suppress (minimize) the production of mucus clearing the mucus streaming down my throat which caused cough and scratchie throat, but at a high price. Withing the same week I initiated the Singulair I began to experience, uncontrolled anxiety, feelings of loss-of-control, insomnia, depression, no desire - motivation - energy to do anything, constant thoughts of wanting to die, and feeling highly emotinal, it even reopened painful traumatic events from my past which had already been resolved and put to rest. As I continued taking Singulair daily the symptoms worsened becoming more obvious since it was the only new medication I was taking & nothing had happened in my life to trigger such unexpected series of reactions. From my observation and personal experience Singulair (Montelukast Sodium) not only helps suppress the mucus, but it also supresses the "Endorphins" (which our brain-body produce) completely causing a chemical imbalance which causes neurological problems. I stopped taking the Singulair 1-week ago & I'm going through severe withdrawals and my Endorphins are still not completely back to normal (~50% better) but I have improved partly starting to feel better each day that passes as the withdrawals lessened and my body begins to detoxify from this unnatural chemical, and begins to produce it's natural endorphins which help us feel motivated, happy and balanced chemically. My adivice to anyone taking this medication is to monitor any possible changes in their behavior because this can sneak through gradually & easily be unnoticed, as it happened with me. Good thing that there are medications that are safe, including alternative healing methods such as: meditation in the sun - hypnosis - accupressure - & hermal remedies.
35 year old – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-09-12 17:37:02
Question/Comment:
I have been taking singulair for several years now, and my blood pressure is great, almost borderline low, (even considering I'm overweight) My initial reaction to the drug was more extreme insomnia, so I take the drug in the a.m. instead of in the evening, as I have already been suffering from insomnia for over 30 years. I am a fan of taking singulair, it may not be for everyone, however it is definately for me, my asthma and allergies are more under control since taking this drug than they have EVER been. And I was diagnosed at the young age of 4 and am currently 47. Thanks for letting me voice my personal opinion.
48 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-08-07 22:14:43
Member Answer/Reply:
I was put on singular but it made me so sleepy I couldn't wake up and I took it at night,
54 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-08-29 02:43:46
Question/Comment:
Both my daughter and I take singular and have had no reaction to the medication. While I do have high blood pressure, this is something that I had before I started taking Singular. My daughter takes Singular because her allergies are so bad that they cause her to throw up (this is due to drainage into her stomach). When she started to take Singular it stop this problem immediately. While I think that no medicine is the best, if possible, I think that Singular is the best medicine for our situation.
40 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-07-04 11:23:02
Member Answer/Reply:
I recently recieved a warning about singulair from Johns Hopkins newsletter and medications.com. The FDA is thinking about pulling it so be careful. I had insomnia, irritability, dry mouth and other side effects. Quit it 2mos ago and I feel fine now. I live in the allergy capitol of the US(Nashville) and have had no allergy problems since. The problem is Blood Pressure and other dangerous side effects that were reported in a study they did on the drug.
Two great newsletters to subscribe to: Medications.com and Johns Hopkins. The Mayo Clinic agreed in warnings so just to be completely informed, ck em out. Just want to help. Even drugs that are approved by FDA can have problems.The latest warning: Acetamenophin(Tylenol and RX pain meds) Hurts your liver and heart so try Alleve or alternative.Scary but theyre talking about taking OTC drugs off the shelves w/ that ingredient!
54 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-07-17 08:01:27
Member Answer/Reply:
I have been taken singular for my allergies and i have on reaction to the medication. It works great.
40 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-07-21 13:04:48
Question/Comment:
MY BLOOD PRESSURE HAS BEEN HIGH FOR THE LAST WEEK, AND MY ALLERGIST JUST PRE SCIBED SINGULAR AND ZYRTEC TODAY. I DONT KNOW WETHER TO TAKE IT OR NOT BECAUSE I AM AFRAID IT WILL RAISE IT EVEN MORE. BP IS 165/91, BAFFLED IN INDIANA PLEASE HELP.
48 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-06-18 00:28:46
Question/Comment:
I am not so fortunate with singulair because of the side effects that took me several days to figure out. I had taken the singulair for about two weeks and I noticed that with two hours I became irritable and restless. After that I would start to tremble and shake. About four hours after taking singulair I felt like my blood sugar dropped to the bottom and I could barely sit up because of feeling weak. I also notice that suddenly I developed insomnia which is not my usual pattern. I asked my physician to replace singulair with my old medication (which he did). I also filed an adverse reaction report with the FDA. I did not have suicidal thoughts but while I was experiencing so much anxiety I cut off all my hair. Now it will take weeks for it to grow back!!!! My suggestion would be for anyone taking this medication to be very alert to any changes in mood, attitude or behavior, etc. and report the symptoms to your physician immediately.
65 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-06-16 21:56:04
Question/Comment:
I take Singulair with a multivitamin and several herbal suppliments. For me, I find it best not to take Singulair with the multivitamin or any minerals (like Selenium) or with antibiotics. I take those separately at least 2 hours or after I took the Singulair. That has worked well for me.
35 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-05-17 14:37:20
Member Answer/Reply:
what were the problems you were having when you took the meds at the same time?
28 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-06-10 01:09:35
Member Answer/Reply:
Can you tell a big difference in the way it works?
36 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-06-10 11:39:23
Member Answer/Reply:
I take singular at night that is what my doctor told me to do i take it with my dinner and that helps me
59 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-06-12 06:28:33
Member Answer/Reply:
I stopped giving my 3 year old son Singulair, because he has shown no signs of asthma since winter. Is his asthma in hiding or has he grown out of it?
32 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-06-11 01:16:03
Question/Comment:
My brother's blood pressure spiked after taking Singulair, and it dropped back to normal after ceasing the drug.
My BP was also much higher than normal with no known cause, so I decided to try cutting Singulair, which I had been taking for years. At the next routine exam, the nurse measured my BP twice to verify the result -- a huge drop to very healthy numbers. The physician agreed that cutting Singulair was the only reason my BP would drop, because all other factors remained constant (weight, exercise, other meds).
I now take 1/3 the prescribed dose and look forward to my next office visit.
68 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-05-01 14:57:27
Member Answer/Reply:
I too take singulair but how do you take 1/3 the prescribed dose when it comes in one pill.
77 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-05-17 15:46:02
Member Answer/Reply:
thats crazy, and the first ive heard.
my grandmother quit taking hers, because she complained about it making her itch real bad all over.
you think they would recall this if it makes your BP high while taking it.
36 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-05-19 16:46:16
Member Answer/Reply:
I believe that my BP spikes with the use of zyrtec and singulair. I keep telling her they are related and she says there is no evidence from the manufacturers or in her PDR. It's nice to see someone else thinks so too!
47 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-05-20 12:02:13
Member Answer/Reply:
I am sorry to see that your brother had such a negative reaction to Singulair since I consider it a wonder drug for myself. Each Spring and Fall I had severe upper respiratory problems requiring aggressive treatment involving Prednisone and Guaifenisen, both of which made me feel quite poorly.
As I type this I have the windows open, enjoying the fresh air and the beautiful sounds of Spring again. Hopefully others will not assume that your brother's reaction is typical. At the same time mine may not be typical either, but from my own experience I would definitely suggest an allergy sufferers to give Singulair a chance. As I said, I find it to be my panacea against allergies.
63 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-05-20 16:34:54
Member Answer/Reply:
My spouse and I take Singulair for our Asthma we both have normal blood pressures. I used to have a very low blood pressure. My husband runs several miles a week though and I do gardening and household chores so we both stay active. I have been on Singulair for 14 years. I only take it when I am having problems with allergies or breathing, nowadays (not everyday as previously). Currently due to the season (time of year) I am taking it almost everyday. I cannot sleep and feel my breathing is more shallow if I do not take. Makes my insomnia worse if I miss a dose (during high allergens).
42 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-05-21 02:57:45
Member Answer/Reply:
I also been taking singular for over 7 years now since I've had my child and since I've been taking singular it seems like my asthma and my allergies has been under control and I haven't been sick like I used to before i was taking singular. The only thing that bothers me when I'm walking upstairs and I'm the phone the person that I'm on the phone with me my think that 'm breathing very hard and I can't tell though.
36 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-05-25 01:17:01
Member Answer/Reply:
My daughter is 7 and a half and has been taking flonase and singulair for about 3 1/2 years now. She does quite well on them especially during the allergy seasons. When her doctor triesd to cut back on her asthma meds including the singulair and flonase then she got worst. I just had her at the doctors today and she has phnemonia, I believe itf the doctor would of let her meds alone then she would of ben fine. Why break something that is not broken?
29 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-05-31 23:38:17
Member Answer/Reply:
I have been taking Singular for over a year along with and inhaler and nasal sprays because of my asthma and have had no problems with my blood pressure. One thing we all have to know is that people have very different reactions to our medications. What works for one person, may not work for the next.
68 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-05-26 14:13:38
Member Answer/Reply:
Singulair consists of a salt right? Doesnt high levels of salt increase BP? My daughter is 1 yr. old and was put on singulair. Now Im starting to wonder if I should be giving it to her. She uses a Nebulizer daily with Palmacord and Abuteral th singular has mad a differance. But at what cost??
30 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2010-05-18 12:24:52
Question/Comment:
MY TWO YOUNG CHILDREN ARE ON SINGULAR FOR OVER A YEAR, AND I HAVE BEEN GIVING ON AND OFF BECAUSE I HAVE NO IDEA IF THERE ARE LONG TERM SIDE EFFECTS TAKING AT NIGHT. I SINCE THEN GIVE TO BOTH MY KIDS IN THE MORNING SO IT DOES NOT AFFECT THEIR SLEEPING. SHOULD I STOP COMPLETLY OR KEEP GIVING TO BOTH OF MY CHILDREN. MY ONE YOUNGEST SON WHO IS FOUR YEARS OLD SUFFERS FROM ASTHMA AND WHEN HE GETS SICK HE GETS SEVER CROUP THAT AFFECTS HIS BREATHING. HE ALSO HAS MILD ALLERGIES TO CATS AND MOLD SO I HAD STOPPED THE SINGULAR FOR AWHILE AND NOW I GIVE TO MY SON AT NIGHT. MY OTHER SON IS SEVEN AND HAS SEVERE ALLERGIES TO MOLD AND DOGS WHICH WE OWN A DOG AND RAGWEED AND TREE POLLEN AND SEVERE EXZEMA AND MY SON GETS VERY ITCHY AFTER SWEATING WHEN E PLAYS O I GIVE HIM SINGULAR AS WELL. IT SEEMED TO AFFECT MY SEVEN YEAR OLDS SLEEPING SO I HAD STOPPED, AND NOW MY SON TAKES THIS IN THE MORNING AT NIGHT I GIIVE XYZAL. PPLEASE SEND ME ANY COMMENTS OR ADVICE ON SINGULAR USE. I DO NOT HAVE AN ALLERGIST CURRENTLY, FOR THE ONE I HAD TREATING MY CHILDREN WOULD NOT TREAT MY CHILDREN NO MORE WHEN I HAD A FEW CONCERNS. WHEN I CALL A NEW ALLERGIST THEY WANT TO DO THEIR OWN SET OF ALLERGY TESTS AND I JUST HAD MY CHILDREN TESTED MONTHS AGO AND MY INSURANCE WILL BNOT PAY FOR IT YET. I ONLY HAVE A PEDITRICIAN SO I NEED ALL THE ADVICE I CAN GET. THANK YOU. Kmary101@aol.com
36 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-01-15 21:02:41
Member Answer/Reply:
I found out with my 4 kids that singulair works differently with everybody, but it works best when you continuosly take it. We try super hard not to skip doses because even one skipped dose can bring back some symptons temporarily. Good luck:-)
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-01-20 19:56:25
Member Answer/Reply:
I'd talk to the pharmasist about drug interactions, but have been on singular for a few years and have never had problems. If you are taking it for asthma, it should be taken at night to work best. For allergies, it works best if taken in the morning. I noticed more problems when I was taken off it for a few months to see how I'd do, so it does work!
My 2 year old grandson is on it for asthma and was also told to have it before bed.He is also on pulmacort twice a day for the asthma, given through breathing treatments.
As for breathing trouble when your child is ill, does he use a nebulizer to ease it? You should talk to a doc about that as well. That is the only thing that helps me when I'm having an attack, and the cough often sounds croupy, but it is a severe asthma attack with shortness of breath, etc. I'd consider getting rid of anything that can agravate the allergies as well, I know it's hard to get rid of a family pet, but your child's health should come first.
Good luck!
50 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-03-05 21:42:48
Member Answer/Reply:
Dear Mom of Children with sever allergies & asthma. You should be able to the results of the allergy test if you do not owe the MD who preformed them any money. You might have to pay for copy cost but that would be cheaper and better for your children than repeating tests. Medical records belong to the MD & the Patient or parent of patient.
On another note If your children suffer badly & severely from their allergies don't fluctuate their meds thir bodies become accustome to the dosage and if ommitted they will react more severely, as apediatric nurse I know that it is far more beneficial to take the meds unless there are profound side effects the benefits are more than the possibility of side effects. I myself have witnessed the effects of on & off drug roller coaster ride the children have to endure.
Good luck
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-03-11 23:07:52
Member Answer/Reply:
I got rid of all plants and the dog (a schnauzer) and put in hardwood floors. I also got an air filtering system. I drink only water and all natural organic juices and fruits/vegetables. No preservatives in my food. It seems to work.I also, stopped taking solumedrol, which for me made me swell up a lot more than on my own. I had bronchospasms with my antibiotic (Avelox/Levaquin),because I had severe antiphylactic reactions to it and had to be hospitalized. I had taken Levaquin before, now I take Augmentin when I get sick. I seem to be allergic to fillers in the drugs given me. I am a cardiac nurse, and the best thing for me, was eating a high amount of minced garlic in my food, and eating 2 tablespoons of honey in cinnamon tea. Somehow, it helped me diurese (get rid of fluids in my body) and help me to breathe better. I have a friend who is a homeopathic doctor. It has really helped me. It is better to eat fruits and vegetables in true form that completely changed into something else. I wouldn't expose your children for more allergy tests. If that pediatrician will not take transfer records from your old allergist, find one that will. Tell them you do not want to expose your children to more of the allergens and you refuse to risk them having a severe reaction from more exposure. You, are the voice of protection for your children. BE their advocate. Take less risks than necessary. God bless you. Make sure neither children drink anything more than water, orange juices, tomatoe juices and regular organically made juices. R.W.Knudsen juices are great ones to drink.I am simply telling you what works for me. I do pray over each thing I drink/eat . I say Father GOD, IN JESUS name, bless this portion of food for my consumption, that if it were a poison it would not harm me. Sanctify it for my consumption, In JESUS NAME, Amen. This is based on the scripture that read, we(believers) will stomp and thread on scorpions and serpents, in JESUS name. Remember the Apostle Paul was bitten by a snake, yet He did not get affected by it. The word of GOD does not ever return void. It is real, and it helped me heal from Respiratory Failure.Sincerely ,Gloria
48 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-05-12 11:35:06
Question/Comment:
Are there any vitamin/herbal supplements you should not take while on singulair ?
46 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-01-10 22:53:12
Question/Comment:
I have been on Singulair ever since it came on the market (just about). Most of my allergies have been improved, maybe because of this medication and/or the fact that I am getting older and "maybe" outgrowing most of my allergies.
My constant sneezing during the spring and autumn stopped about 14 years ago BUT then all the allergy miseries went to my eyes!!! During the allergy seasons I can barely read the newspaper or watch a movie, especially at night when I am tired and my eyes are all red, sore and itchy.
I take artificial tears daily and prescription eye drops. Frankly, I'd rather take my sneezing back instead of all this eye trouble. I love to read and get very frustrated on the days I cannot. Does anyone have these type of problems???
66 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-12-28 19:00:55
Member Answer/Reply:
I was having similar problems with my eyes and I never attributed it to the singulair but now that you mention it, once I stopped taking the singulair the eye problems cleared up. I stopped taking it about 4 months ago because it was not helping me any longer. I used it for my asthma and it helped immensely in the beginning but after a couple of years it wasn't doing anything and my eyes were so bad I could no longer wear my contacts. Maybe there is something your dr can do other than stop the medicine to help you. Good luck.
38 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-01-02 12:45:42
Member Answer/Reply:
Hi, I have eye allergies as well. I use pataday ( eye drops) and I have used other allergy eye drops as well. Have you been to an opthamologist? I still have some tearing and itching, but overall nothing like I do without the drops. Hope this helps
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-01-08 08:27:52
Member Answer/Reply:
I get the eye problem as well..it seems the ink in the paper, irritates the eyes. I read the paper online . See if that doesn't help with your problem..
58 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-05-19 07:23:28
Question/Comment:
im 26 and my son is almost 4 i was just prescribed singulair and im one who is always afraid of new medications we are experiencining severe allergy symptoms im really reluctant in taking it and giving it to my son any advice?
5 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-12-18 14:49:51
Member Answer/Reply:
My son was 2 years old and diagnosed as asthmatic. I have taken this on occasion for allergies; but, he was prescribed this last year to help control allergies and get his asthma under control. We have had great results with this and now have been through the entire winter without a single episode of bronchitis or pneumonia. He is nearly 5 now and I will continue to give it to him as long as it's working and helping keep his allergies and asthma controlled. If asthma is the issue, I found it works best for my son if given before bedtime - he sleeps through the night without having any coughing or asthma issues. If allergies are the issue, try keeping his room free of dust producers (stuffed animals are the worst!) and seal his mattress & pillows in cases that are meant to minimize the dust mite and dust factor. Can be found at Target or any other major store with zippers & are easy to use. Good luck!
6 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-01-02 12:58:11
Member Answer/Reply:
my daughter has been on singulair for several years and takes it at night with the generic form of zyrtec.she rarely ever gets sick now. she will use her inhaler and nose spray am and pm..no more attacks. by the way, a teacher told us about using the airborn for the immune system, and since she has been on that, she has not had a stomac virus and very few colds. it keeps kids from getting so sick in school. she takes 1/2 in the morning and 1/2 in the evening. I use it myself during cold and flu season. neither of us have had problems. My allergies used to be so bad, I would get terrible respiratory infections, everytime I caught a cold and bronchial asthma that would last for months. I no longer have the problem.
58 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-05-19 07:31:32
Question/Comment:
What are the drug interactions with Singulair? Can my 3 1/2 year old take sudafed or dimatapp (children's of course)? He has been on it for about 2 months and has had no side effects so far.
37 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-12-06 08:08:13
Member Answer/Reply:
PLEASE watch yur child closely. My grandson was put on singulair and had severe problems from it. He was 4 years old at the time. It started with low weight gain, body aches, and headaches. The doctor was consulted and he said it was growing pains and allergies. We then escalated to seeing colors and stomach aches. The final stage for us was when he told his mother he was having bad thoughts and wanted to hurt someone. My daughter then went on the internet, only to find out this is happening in alot of young children and the doctors are not even aware of it. It was horrifying what w went through with doctors and hospitals. So please watch for any signs. I think the web site my daughter went to was medications.com. We seen inprovement in him in 2 weeks after stopping medication. He is now a normal 5 year old and gaining weight.
47 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-12-12 14:35:45
Question/Comment:
I have been taking sinular for about 2 years. I have been experiencing severe ear infections for the last year. Has anyone else experiencing this problem?
56 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-10-21 15:10:53
Member Answer/Reply:
I take singular and I expirence the flu and went into complication of pnuemonia paula
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-12-24 17:10:53
Member Answer/Reply:
I've been on singulair a number of years. I experience a dry itching skin condition in my ears. The doctor prescribed an ointment, which helps but doesn't cure it. I never expected it could be from singulair.
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-12-27 13:08:55
Question/Comment:
How do I remove medicines I no longer take?
Thank You,
Annie
okjoey16@comcast.net
61 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-09-24 22:31:37
Member Answer/Reply:
Dear Annie,
In order to edit your drug list, please log in to your account through the main page at www.iguard.org. On the top right hand corner, click on "log in". Enter your email address and the password that you chose for your iGuard profile. After you successfully do this, you will see a list of your medications. For any drugs that you are no longer taking, you may indicate this by checking the box.  For any new medications that you may be taking, there is space underneath the previously added medications where you can type them in. Be sure to click "Update" at the bottom when you are done. Please let me know if you have any more questions.Â
Thank you,
Ginny
iGuard Support
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-09-25 09:59:45
Question/Comment:
I took Singulair for 2 years for allergies. I became severly depressed. I took myself off of it. The doctor said he'd never heard of that side effect. He tried to prescribe it to me again and I refused.
55 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-09-23 12:10:59
Member Answer/Reply:
I got the same reaction also. I told my doctor and he said he had not heard of that also. It was in the news!
70 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-11-14 09:16:45
Question/Comment:
I know several people, including my son who have suffered from depression, agitation and suicidal thoughts while taking this medication.
10 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-08-14 12:10:46
Member Answer/Reply:
How long did it take for your child to clear up their thoughts of depression once your son stopped taking singular?
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-08-18 20:24:35
Member Answer/Reply:
Tell me more about the people with these bed symptoms, my 7 year old just started on Singular.
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-10-05 22:50:50
Question/Comment:
I just started taking singular for unidentified allergies. I've been on it one week and feel so tired all the time plus have a very dry throat. Will these symptons go away with time or get worse?
51 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-08-12 11:16:23
iGuard Answer/Reply:
A very small number of our iGuard members, less than 1%, reported drowsiness and dry mouth while on Singular. Although side effect response can be variable between patients, almost all patients felt that the good things about Singulair outweighed that bad things.
Posted: 2008-08-13 19:57:45
Member Answer/Reply:
From personal experience of taking Singulair for over 6-months I figured out, believe it or not, that it is not an inhibitor, it is a supresser which helps suppress some of the mucus but also completely suppresses the endorphines which help you feel energized, motivated, and happy, to be balanced chemicaly. If you are still taking this medication pay attention to any changes in emotions, behavior, lack of desire to do anything, anxiety, restlessness, irritability and more.
35 year old – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-09-12 18:01:29
Question/Comment:
It is a great Medication, but for myself I still need a Nasal Steroid Spray to keep my head completely open
51 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
Question/Comment:
If you have alllergies &/or asthma, it is worth trying. My daughter did not realy have any side effects and she likes the chewable form.
13 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
Member Answer/Reply:
Have you noticed any increase in vivid dreams or nightmares with your daughter?
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-11-27 10:10:39
Question/Comment:
It works great
57 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
Question/Comment:
Be sure to rinse your mouth with a full glass of water and drink a full glass right after that.
67 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
Question/Comment:
I still am stuffy and still feel the same after taking it for 3 months, I kept waiting for it to start somthing and 2 months went by and i called the Dr and said does this take time to get into your system like a anti depressant would , he said give it awhile and yes sort of like that. but still feel the same! Geuss it doesnt work for me.
43 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
Question/Comment:
I have been on singulair 10 mg at hour of sleep since 2000 and have tolerated it well.
48 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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