Second- and third-generation antihistamines such as Allegra, Claritin, and Zyrtec reportedly have less potential for side effects, although drowsiness and headaches can still occur. But none of the allergy medications likely have the potential mental health side effects of montelukast. Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander knows firsthand how quickly seasonal allergies can throw you off your game. An FDA program is making prescription drugs such as Pataday available as over-the-counter medications.
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It can increase the risk of agitation, depression, sleeping problems, and suicidal thoughts and actions. In , Singulair added a black box warning label to call out these risks. Some evidence shows that montelukast can help keep people hospitalized with COVID from developing more serious symptoms. But more research needs to be done.
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Frequently Asked Questions Is Singulair an antihistamine? Is Singulair usually recommended for seasonal allergies? Was this page helpful? Do not save an open packet or mixed medicine for later use. It may take up to several weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed and tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve.
Use all asthma medications as directed. Your dose needs may change due to surgery, illness, stress, or a recent asthma attack. Do not change your dose or dosing schedule without your doctor's advice. Tell your doctor if any of your medicines seem to stop working.
If you also use an oral steroid medication, you should not stop using it suddenly. Follow your doctor's instructions about tapering your dose. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not open a packet of oral granules until you are ready to use the medicine.
Skip the missed dose and use your next dose at the regular time. Do not use two doses at one time. If your asthma symptoms get worse when you take aspirin, avoid taking aspirin or other NSAIDs nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs while you are taking montelukast. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat or a severe skin reaction fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling.
Tell your doctor right away if you have signs of blood vessel inflammation : flu-like symptoms, feeling weak or tired, skin rash, tingling or numbness in your arms or legs, severe sinus pain. Stop taking motelukast and call your doctor right away if you have unusual changes in mood or behavior, such as:.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. Other drugs may affect montelukast, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
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