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Can I take Singulair seasonally?
Is Singulair usually recommended for seasonal allergies? No. The FDA recommends that doctors avoid prescribing Singulair (montelukast) for allergic rhinitis or mild asthma symptoms because the medication seems to increase the risk of agitation, depression, sleeping problems, and suicidal thoughts and actions.
Can I take Singulair for a long time?
Yes. There’s no evidence to suggest that taking montelukast will cause any problems if taken for a long time. Are there other medicines for asthma? Montelukast is one medicine used to prevent asthma symptoms.
Should you take Singulair every day?
Take once daily in the evening when used as a preventative treatment for asthma. Take Singulair daily as prescribed, even if you have no symptoms of asthma. Do not take another dose of Singulair within 24 hours of a previous dose.
What are the worst side effects of Singulair?
What do we know about Singulair and mental health side effects?
- Agitation, aggression, or hostility.
- Attention problems.
- Nightmares.
- Depression.
- Anxiousness.
- Hallucinations.
- Memory problems.
- Sleepwalking.
Can montelukast be taken long term?
Montelukast oral tablets are meant to be used as a long-term treatment. If you and your doctor determine that montelukast oral tablets are safe and effective for you, you’ll likely take the drug long term.
Is Singulair good for seasonal allergies?
Singulair is commonly prescribed by doctors to treat allergies in adults and children. It’s typically taken once a day to help treat allergic rhinitis and seasonal allergies, and can potentially be taken long-term to treat year-round allergies.
Is montelukast safe for long term use?
What are the long term side effects of Singulair?
memory problems.
Do you need to taper off Singulair?
Do not stop taking these medicines and do not reduce the dose, even if your asthma seems better, unless you or your child are told to do so by your doctor. Talk to your doctor or get medical care right away if: Your or your child’s symptoms do not improve after using this medicine or if they become worse.
Can Singulair cause weight gain?
Does Singulair (montelukast) cause weight gain? Weight gain is not a common side effect of Singulair (montelukast).
Can I take an antihistamine with Singulair?
“Singulair can be used alone, or it can be used in combination with oral antihistamines (like Allegra and Xyzal), nasal antihistamines (like azelastine), and intranasal steroids (like Nasacort and Flonase),” says Kathleen Dass, MD, at Michigan Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Center.
When should I take Singulair for allergies?
Singulair is usually taken once daily in the evening for prevention of asthma or allergy symptoms. For exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, take a single dose at least 2 hours before you exercise, and do not take another dose for at least 24 hours. Follow your doctor’s instructions.