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Ridofranz/iStock via Getty Images Promotion disclosure info More common Body aches or pain cough difficulty in breathing dryness or soreness of the throat fever headache loss of voice pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones pain, redness, or swelling in the ear Warnings Some people using Singulair have had new or worsening mental problems
This drug works by blocking certain natural substances (leukotrienes) that may cause or Common side effects of montelukast may include: stomach pain, diarrhea; fever or other flu symptoms; ear pain or full feeling, trouble hearing; headache; or
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients
The most common side effects of Singulair are: Cough Diarrhea Earache or ear infection Fatigue Fever Flu Headache Heartburn Runny nose Sinus headache Sore throat Stomach pain Upper respiratory infection Individuals taking Singulair may experience higher rates of fever and gastroenteritis, according to studies
In clinical trials, the drug worked just as well regardless of the time of day or if taken with or without food
FDA requires a Boxed Warning about serious mental health side effects for the asthma & allergy drug Singulair (montelukast)
May cause psychiatric-type effects including agitation, aggressive behavior, anxiety, depression, abnormal dreams, and hallucinations
If you're taking this medication to stop allergy or NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James called on the U
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fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
Singulair (montelukast) is a prescription medication used to treat asthma and seasonal allergies
Leukotrienes are responsible for the swelling in the lungs and the tightening of the airways that occur during an asthma attack which make it Montelukast oral tablet is the generic version of the brand-name drug Singulair
For all patients taking Singulair (montelukast oral granules): Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing ; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat
When montelukast is used to treat asthma, it should be taken in the evening
As with any drug, understanding its workings, benefits, and precautions ensures you harness its power most beneficially
joint pain, muscle aches and muscle cramps
This activity reviews the indications, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics Singulair is a popular allergy and asthma drug, but it has been linked to some troubling side effects
These are not all the possible side effects of Singulair
Montelukast is a drug prescribed to treat asthma and hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis)
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Common side effects of Singulair include fever, cough, upper respiratory infections, and stomach pain or upset
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: numbness/tingling/shooting pain in the arms or legs, sinus pain/swelling, muscle weakness, uncontrolled muscle movements, stuttering
Singulair treats allergy symptoms like sneezing, coughing, nasal congestion, and itchiness by blocking leukotrienes —chemicals in your body that cause inflammation
Uses of Montelukast Tablets: It is used to ease allergy signs
This medicine is not to be used to treat intense flare-ups of shortness of breath
A black box warning (also called a boxed warning) is FDA's strongest warning, similar to the ones used for cigarettes
This is an active lawsuit
FDA officials But in the case of Singulair's potentially deadly side effects, the FDA waited years, despite thousands of reported psychiatric problems, to require its most serious warning on the drug's label
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