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Singulair

Montelukast Sodium

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5.1  Effectiveness
2.3  Side Effects
5  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 3 Singulair side effects and 2 Singulair benefits.

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The generic name of this medication is montelukast and brand name is Singulair.

The active ingredient in Singulair is montelukast sodium.

Singulair is manufactured by Merck & Co.

Mainly used in the prevention and long-term treatment of asthma.
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Singulair 5.83 5.61 1.55 42 Get Info
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Effectiveness of Singulair by Condition
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Singulair, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 1.3% 6.7% 89.3% 1.3% 1.3%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 98.7% 0% 1.3%
Blood Pressure 1.3% 0% 98.7% 0% 0%
Breathing 3.9% 6.5% 37.7% 24.7% 27.3%
Confidence 2.7% 1.3% 92% 4% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 1.3% 1.3% 93.3% 4% 0%
Digestion 2.7% 5.3% 85.3% 5.3% 1.3%
Emotional Well-being 4% 6.7% 84% 5.3% 0%
Energy 2.6% 2.6% 80.5% 13% 1.3%
Eyesight 0% 2.7% 88% 8% 1.3%
Memory 1.3% 4% 93.3% 0% 1.3%
Mental Clarity 1.3% 1.3% 90.7% 6.7% 0%
Pain 0% 1.3% 92% 5.3% 1.3%
Patience 1.3% 4% 89.3% 5.3% 0%
Sexual Health 1.3% 0% 93.3% 1.3% 4%
Skin Complexion 1.3% 1.3% 90.7% 4% 2.7%
Sleep 2.6% 6.5% 75.3% 11.7% 3.9%
Stress Level 2.7% 8% 77.3% 12% 0%
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Commonly Reported Singulair Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Anxiety 90.9% 0% 9.1% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 90% 6.7% 3.3% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 90.9% 9.1% 0% 0% 0%
Congestion 89% 8.5% 2.4% 0% 0%
Coordination / Balance Problems 94.7% 5.3% 0% 0% 0%
Cough 92.7% 6.1% 1.2% 0% 0%
Depression 90.9% 0% 0% 9.1% 0%
Diarrhea 96.3% 0% 2.4% 1.2% 0%
Dizziness 89% 7.3% 3.7% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 86.7% 0% 10% 3.3% 0%
Dry Mouth 91.5% 6.1% 2.4% 0% 0%
Dry Nose 87% 8.7% 4.3% 0% 0%
Dry Throat / Increased Thirst 90.9% 4.5% 4.5% 0% 0%
Fatigue 90.2% 4.9% 1.2% 3.7% 0%
Fever 90.9% 9.1% 0% 0% 0%
Gas 90.9% 0% 0% 9.1% 0%
Headache 79.3% 9.8% 8.5% 2.4% 0%
Indigestion 94.1% 2% 2% 2% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 94.9% 0% 3.4% 1.7% 0%
Mood Swings 81.8% 9.1% 9.1% 0% 0%
Nausea 96.3% 1.2% 1.2% 0% 1.2%
Nervousness 92.2% 3.9% 2% 2% 0%
Nosebleeds 90.9% 4.5% 4.5% 0% 0%
Rapid Heartbeat 90.9% 6.8% 0% 2.3% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 90.9% 0% 0% 9.1% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 90.9% 0% 0% 9.1% 0%
Sneezing 77.3% 9.1% 13.6% 0% 0%
Sore Throat 92.7% 7.3% 0% 0% 0%
Tremors 95.8% 4.2% 0% 0% 0%
Unusual Taste in Mouth 81.8% 9.1% 4.5% 0% 4.5%
Wheezing 95.5% 0% 4.5% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Singulair Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 89.5% 10.5% 0% 0% 0%
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams 94.7% 1.3% 2.7% 1.3% 0%
Appetite Loss 91.3% 4.3% 4.3% 0% 0%
Back Pain 89.5% 0% 10.5% 0% 0%
Constipation 94.4% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4%
Depression 94.2% 0% 0% 0% 5.8%
Difficulty Urinating 97.5% 0% 1.2% 1.2% 0%
Feelings of Anger / Rage 94.3% 0% 5.7% 0% 0%
Hyperactivity 98.1% 0% 1.9% 0% 0%
Insomnia 94.4% 5.6% 0% 0% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 90.9% 9.1% 0% 0% 0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping 90.6% 5.7% 1.9% 1.9% 0%
Mood Swings 91.3% 4.3% 0% 4.3% 0%
Muscle Cramping 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Nervousness 93.1% 6.9% 0% 0% 0%
Rapid Heartbeat 92.3% 3.8% 3.8% 0% 0%
Tingling Sensations 95.2% 0% 4.8% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Singulair
Since taking Singulair Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 2.1%
Hallucination 1.1%
Hospitalization 4.3%
Stroke 1.1%
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User Comments about Singulair
16 Jan 2012 stopped taking, try to handle allergies without taking daily medication
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04 Aug 2011 I think that some times it doesn't help with the allergies.
   —Posted by jess
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29 Jul 2011 I take this pill along with other allergy medication including allegra, nasonex, and several eye drops. Allergies were a very big issue when spring rolls around. It gets rid of the ichy eye sores and I have stopped sneezing all the time. I do not feel or observe any side effects by taking this medication.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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16 Jul 2011 Not satisfied. Sexual disfunction and depression, fatigue, no energy.
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08 Jul 2011 I am very satisfied with Singulair. I have had no complications with it and I am able to take all of my other medications with no adverse side effects. I am confident that my asthma has improved and the use of my emergency inhaler has been greatly decreased to almost not needing it. I would be very sick without the use of Singulair.
   —Posted by Kaeleigh K.
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