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Singulair

Montelukast Sodium

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6.1
5.2  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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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% 6.6% 89.5% 1.3% 1.3%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 98.7% 0% 1.3%
Blood Pressure 1.3% 0% 98.7% 0% 0%
Breathing 3.8% 6.4% 37.2% 25.6% 26.9%
Confidence 2.6% 1.3% 92.1% 3.9% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 1.3% 1.3% 93.4% 3.9% 0%
Digestion 2.6% 5.3% 85.5% 5.3% 1.3%
Emotional Well-being 3.9% 6.6% 84.2% 5.3% 0%
Energy 2.6% 2.6% 79.5% 14.1% 1.3%
Eyesight 0% 2.6% 88.2% 7.9% 1.3%
Memory 1.3% 3.9% 93.4% 0% 1.3%
Mental Clarity 1.3% 1.3% 90.8% 6.6% 0%
Pain 0% 1.3% 92.1% 5.3% 1.3%
Patience 1.3% 3.9% 89.5% 5.3% 0%
Sexual Health 1.3% 0% 92.1% 1.3% 5.3%
Skin Complexion 1.3% 1.3% 90.8% 3.9% 2.6%
Sleep 2.6% 6.4% 75.6% 11.5% 3.8%
Stress Level 2.6% 7.9% 76.3% 13.2% 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 90.3% 6.5% 3.2% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 90.9% 9.1% 0% 0% 0%
Congestion 89.2% 8.4% 2.4% 0% 0%
Coordination / Balance Problems 95% 5% 0% 0% 0%
Cough 92.8% 6% 1.2% 0% 0%
Depression 90.9% 0% 0% 9.1% 0%
Diarrhea 96.4% 0% 2.4% 1.2% 0%
Dizziness 89.2% 7.2% 3.6% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 87.1% 0% 9.7% 3.2% 0%
Dry Mouth 91.6% 6% 2.4% 0% 0%
Dry Nose 87.5% 8.3% 4.2% 0% 0%
Dry Throat / Increased Thirst 91.3% 4.3% 4.3% 0% 0%
Fatigue 89.2% 6% 1.2% 3.6% 0%
Fever 90.9% 9.1% 0% 0% 0%
Gas 90.9% 0% 0% 9.1% 0%
Headache 79.5% 9.6% 8.4% 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 96.4% 1.2% 1.2% 0% 1.2%
Nervousness 92.2% 3.9% 2% 2% 0%
Nosebleeds 91.3% 4.3% 4.3% 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 78.3% 8.7% 13% 0% 0%
Sore Throat 92.8% 7.2% 0% 0% 0%
Tremors 95.8% 4.2% 0% 0% 0%
Unusual Taste in Mouth 82.6% 8.7% 4.3% 0% 4.3%
Wheezing 95.7% 0% 4.3% 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 90% 10% 0% 0% 0%
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams 94.7% 1.3% 2.6% 1.3% 0%
Appetite Loss 91.7% 4.2% 4.2% 0% 0%
Back Pain 90% 0% 10% 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 94.7% 5.3% 0% 0% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 91.3% 8.7% 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 89.5% 10.5% 0% 0% 0%
Nervousness 93.3% 6.7% 0% 0% 0%
Rapid Heartbeat 92.6% 3.7% 3.7% 0% 0%
Tingling Sensations 95.5% 0% 4.5% 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%
Hospitalization 4.1%
Stroke 1%
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User Comments about Singulair
26 Sep 2014 Greatly surprised. My nasal passages and throat were raw as hamburger..I took a 10 mg Singulair in desperation. Not only did the allergic soreness go away (and most of the congestion) but I noticed a marked shrinking of my prostate. I also take a 2mg hytrin daily. Singulair in the evening before bed and hytrin when I wake in the morning. Prostatic swelling is practically gone, but if I miss either medication it returns along with urinary problems within hours. I would rate Singulair 10 out of 10. Much to my surprise!
   —Posted by mmcaelth
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08 Jul 2014 I have year round allergies. Continuous nasal drip, causing coughing, red watery eyes. My doctor prescribed Montelukast 10 mg. The only side a effect was flu like symptoms? She told me to take for 10 days. After reading the scary side effects of this medication, I think I'd rather keep my allergies.
   —Posted by Rita
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16 Jan 2012 stopped taking, try to handle allergies without taking daily medication
   —Posted by Anonymous
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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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