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Accolate

Zafirlukast

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The generic name of this medication is zafirlukast and brand name is Accolate.
Accolate/Zafirlukast is being manufactured by AstraZeneca.
The active ingredient of this medication is zafirlukast.
Mainly used in the prevention and long-term treatment of asthma in patients 5 years of age and above.

Common Uses:

This medication is used in the prevention and treatment of long-term asthma in patients 5 years of age and above.

Off Label Uses:

None noted currently.

Side Effects:
Diarrhea
Headache
Nausea

Cautions / Warnings:

Not advisable in patients allergic to any ingredient in Accolate.
Not advisable during pregnancy and pre-pregnancy.
Not advisable in patients with a history of liver problems.
Not advisable in patients with a history of mental or mood problems (eg depression).

Drug Interactions:
Anticoagulants (eg warfarin)
Certain anticonvulsants (eg phenobarbital)
Calcium channel blockers (eg amlodipine)
Cisapride
Cyclosporine or tolbutamide.

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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Albuterol Sulfate	8.41	7.52	1.86	22
Advair Diskus	7.74	6.94	2.7	68
Accolate	7.6	7.28	1.41	5
Albuterol	7.32	6.56	2.44	69
Singulair	5.83	5.61	1.55	42
ProAir HFA	1.44	2.73	5.27	25

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Effectiveness of Accolate by Condition

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Effectiveness on "Asthma & Breathing Difficulty"

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Accolate, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Breathing	0%	0%	33.3%	16.7%	50%
Confidence	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Digestion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	0%	83.3%	16.7%	0%
Energy	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Eyesight	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Pain	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Patience	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sleep	0%	0%	83.3%	0%	16.7%
Stress Level	0%	0%	83.3%	16.7%	0%

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Commonly Reported Accolate Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Headache	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Rapid Heartbeat	80%	0%	20%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Accolate Side Effects

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Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Hyperactivity	80%	0%	20%	0%	0%

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User Comments about Accolate

22 Dec 2009

I have suffered from asthma my whole life and depended on inhalers when I had an attack. Sometimes the attacks were so bad I was put in the hospital. Since I started taking accolate I have not had any serious attacks or been hospitalized for asthma. It has worked great for me and I only use an inhaler when needed for minor asthma attacks.

—Posted by Anonymous