User Reviews for Montelukast

Singulair (montelukast) for Asthma, Maintenance: I have had Asthma all my life. This medication CHANGED my life. I have always used albuterol (inhaler and nebulizer) for fast acting relief, along with steroid preventative inhalers. Two years ago when I was diagnosed yet again with pneumonia, my new doctor prescribed Singulair. I am an active person, who likes to run etc. Until Singulair I had never in my lifetime ran without having to use my albuterol both before and after. Not only that, this year I made it through flu season without developing pneumonia. Until I used Singulair I had never known what it felt like to be "normal". To run and exist without having to stop because I was wheezing and couldn't breathe.

Singulair (montelukast) for Hay Fever: I was able to eliminate the use of four allergy medicines while using Singulair. I don't have asthma or any lung congestion; but my sinuses just wouldn't stop for anything, regardless of what antihistamine I was taking, whether in pill or nasal spray form. Singulair allowed me to sleep without a cough drop in my mouth and to breathe all night through my nose (something I haven't done in over 10 years).

Singulair (montelukast) for Hay Fever: Tried it and it worked great except for the side effects of depression, anxiety, agitation, depression.

Singulair (montelukast) for Hay Fever: This is the only drug that works. I've tried everything including allergy shot, etc but to no avail. Thanks!

Singulair (montelukast) for Hay Fever: Works great for my allergies - nothing else has.

Singulair (montelukast) for Asthma, Maintenance: Singulair has been a life saver for me. I am a newly diagnosed asthmatic which had become debilitating. I was put on a course of prednisolone to relieve symptoms, then doctor tried to control asthma with inhalers. Couldn't get under control with only the inhalers so was prescribed Singulair. It is amazing, I hardly use my reliever. Before I was using anything up to 40 times a day. Hayfever symptoms reduced also. Able to run again, I'd reached the point where I could hardly walk never mind run. Now I'm starting to get my life back.

Singulair (montelukast) for Asthma, Maintenance: My 4 year old son was on this for a year. It worked wonders for his asthma but made him a very violent and aggressive child. We didn't notice the changes in his behavior until he had been on it for over 6 months. His fits of rage became more and more frequent. We finally decided that we would take him off to see if the Singulair was the cause. We noticed changes in him the first day he was off of it. He is back to being my sweet and loving child with no rage and no violence. It is a great drug for those that don't have this side effect.

Singulair (montelukast) for Hay Fever: After three weeks of suffering, tried Singulair and within 45 minutes started feeling good again. It stopped my post nasal drip. No sides effects yet. This is my fifth day using it.

Singulair (montelukast) for Asthma: Great for the asthma bad for the mood. Cleared up the runny nose and the cough. Started to make me think of some very bad things. I was getting angry with everyone over relatively anything.

Singulair (montelukast) for Asthma, Maintenance: This medicine worked wonders for my 3 year old's allergies, however, I am in the process of taking him off of it. He has always been a very well-behaved child, soft spoken and very smart. Since he started taking the medication (from the first day) he has been completely unable to sit still, has been chewing on things (something he outgrew a year and a half ago), and has been unable to follow simple directions. He has also been much more aggressive. When I asked him about it, he said (word for word), "It makes me feel wiggly. And when the wiggles start I can't stop them and the house spins and I fall down." I urge parents to keep an eye on their children for behavioral changes always, especially with this medication.

Singulair (montelukast) for Asthma, Maintenance: Although Singulair 10mg tablets work great for me on a daily, regular basis for maintenance issues with asthma, I have found that one of its side effects has appeared. At first it was not connected until recently when information came out that Singulair could cause ear infections. This particular side effect appeared about 3-4 months after starting Singulair but no connectione was made until recently after using it for two years. So be aware of side effects and keep close tabs on usage results.

Singulair (montelukast) for Hay Fever: After using Singular for only 4 days, I was bragging about it to my friends who suffer from frequent allergy symptoms. It was prescribed both as an allergy relief and asthma prevention. In these spring months, I have only sneezed about 6 times and the itchy eyes and runny or stuffy nose are gone. It reappears if I forget a dose, so I attribute the relief to Singulair. As far as it preventing asthma for me, I can't comment yet as I am also taking Advair to prevent asthma. The doctor has lowered my dosage of Advair and I hope to soon be able to discontinue the Advair and stay with Singulair. The listed side effects are many, but I think I've only noticed one so far (water retention in ankles).

Singulair (montelukast) for Asthma, Maintenance: I had been using inhalers - steroid (Serevant) and fast acting ones for many years. I couldn't climb stairs without needing a "puff". I couldn't play with the kids without having to stop often. After one serious attack I had to use an atomizer at the doctors office and I started Singulair from the next day. I have not used or carried an inhaler for almost 10 years now. It has changed my life. I can run with my kids, walk up stairs, shovel snow, etc.

Singulair (montelukast) for Asthma, Maintenance: Before I started on Singulair I would have several serious asthma flares every year requiring prednisone treatment. Since starting Singular several years ago I have only had one serious asthma flare. My allergic rhinitis is also much better controlled.

Singulair (montelukast) for Hay Fever: I had allergy problems all my life. Only Singulair has allowed me to go outside and enjoy life. Thanky You Singulair

Singulair (montelukast) for Asthma, Maintenance: It really works for my son as prevention for asthma attacks

Singulair (montelukast) for Asthma, Maintenance: I used Advair before but after a while (and one fast-acting inhaler use), I was prescribed Singulair. I have not once had to worry about asthma in over 8 years.

Singulair (montelukast) for Asthma: My son has had asthma from the beginning, he was placed on Singulair at 18 months. It did seem to help, but he has now developed side effects and we have taken him off of it. He becomes very agitated, and aggressive. He is normally a very calm and sweet child. It took a while to put two and two together. We took him off, and his sweet nature came back. Truthfully, it scared me how much this medicine affected his mood. It works great for asthma, but we won't use it anymore.

Singulair (montelukast) for Asthma, Maintenance: With Singulair I don't have to take any inhalers although my doctor tells me I should have them close by just in case. I haven't had to use a rescue inhaler for over 2 years. I don't need a steriod inhaler either. I had an anaphylatic reaction from allergy shots, so oral medicines are the way to go for me. Now I only have to take Allegra and Singulair and I am virtually symptom free after years of frustration and near death.

Singulair (montelukast) for Asthma, Maintenance: My son has had asthma since he was born. Now doctor has given singulair and it has helped alot. You can tell a big difference when he stops taking them.

Singulair (montelukast) for Asthma, Maintenance: Before I started to using Singulair I suffered terribly and had to use my inhaler twice a day. I have not used my inhaler in over four years. Great drug.

Singulair (montelukast): This worked wonderfully for me!!

Singulair (montelukast) for COPD: I have found 1 x 10mg Singulair tablet at bedtime helps to stop exasperation's in the night.

Singulair (montelukast) for Asthma, Maintenance: I had horrible side effects from Singulair. I started suffering severe anxiety attacks, which my boyfriend (who is an EMT) linked back to Singulair. My allergy doctor wasn't even sure it was the Singulair until I talked to my pharmacist. Heed caution that the rare side effects can happen and that they are scary.

Singulair (montelukast) for Asthma: I started taking Singulair about 10 years ago when it was fairly new. It changed my life, I am not aware of side effects, but I NEVER WHEEZE! It is the best drug over and I would recommend if you use your albuterol inhaler more than twice a week, take this medicine! I was using my rescue inhaler almost daily, now I NEVER use them, I keep one on hand, but I throw it out annually and get a replacement so I always have a fresh one, just in case.