Montelukast User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Vnyc
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 6, 2023

For Asthma "Like many others on here, Montelukast was a miracle drug for me in the asthma department. The wheezing, excess mucus, and difficulty breathing issues all vanished. However, this drug caused severe depression, panic, anxiety…it was unbearable. (As many have mentioned on here) I went down to the pediatric dose 5mg. Worked wonders. I got all of the asthma relief benefits, and the psychological issues disappeared. I encourage posters to talk to their dr about this dose as it seems that commonly the 5mg will work just as well for asthma relief without the mood changing side effects."

• Anonymous
• January 6, 2012

Singulair (montelukast) for Allergic Rhinitis "Yes, I think this medicine works in treating allergic rhinitis, but after not being able to sleep at all the night I took it and being extremely agitated with mood swings tapering off into the next day after a full night's sleep, I will take it no more. I think each person needs to weigh the benefits verses the side effects for them. Everyone is, of course, different and each responds in their own way to all of these medicines. Just monitor your reaction to the drug closely if you do decide to use it and make the right decision for you to continue it or not. "

• tlrader
• May 5, 2009

Singulair (montelukast) for Allergic Rhinitis "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)."

• l2t233
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 5, 2017

Singulair (montelukast) for Asthma "I was started on it after the first acute sudden asthma attack of my life and the inhalers weren't working... which landed me in the emergency room and had some continuing lung spasms in the weeks following this. Once on it, for the first time in many years I was no longer waking up wheezing and with shortness of breath at night. It's been wonderful! Fortunately, I have never had any of the side effects noted by others. I remember feeling early on that singulair may have contributed to weight gain, but it was very hard to tell as I was at that age - late 40s - when this begins to happen naturally. If so, I certainly would have preferred to not to gain weight, but the benefits of having a "normal" life with singulair have been fantastic"

• Corky
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 4, 2020

Singulair (montelukast) for Allergic Rhinitis "I have been taking Singular now for 3 weeks. The only problem I find is, I take high blood pressure medication and my blood pressure has been normal for ages but, Singular has made it high. I've been watching my BP morning, noon, and night. In a month or so if it doesn't go down I will stop taking it or talk to my doctor. But, all in all, sure does work great. I can breath ALL the time. And I wake up without a very bad stuffy nose."

• Katie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 6, 2024

For Allergic Rhinitis "My doctor prescribed me with Montelukast (Singulair) for allergic rhinitis, and within a month, I went back to him and thanked him. It has changed my life for the better. I rarely need my puffer or preventer, and hardly get all wheezy and allergy. It's also opened up my nose more, and I can breathe and smell a bit better. It's honestly a game-changer. He did warn me of the side effects, but the only side effect I had was the vivid dreams. They were full-on scary."

• Craig
• January 23, 2013

Singulair (montelukast) for Asthma "I found it really helped my asthma and has made a big difference in the quality of my life. However what I would say is that it did cause mood changes with me, these were very noticeable for the first few weeks it felt like I had drunk 10 tins of red bull. I was very confrontational; this subsided greatly though and in some ways made me more confident. I never take the tablets in a morning though always at night, or I will kick off for the slightest thing, which is totally out of character for me. "

• JoJo
• June 29, 2013

Singulair (montelukast) for Allergic Rhinitis "I started taking Singulair 2 weeks ago, because of sinus headaches, red itchy eyes and allergies. Also use Zyrtec and Patanol. It has worked great, until I figured out that the stomachache I have had for the last 10 days is because of it. I have stopped the medicine."

• Keloggs
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 12, 2019

For Asthma "My seven year old son was given montelukast from the age of 2 for his asthma. We were not told of any side effects at the time. Although since an increase in his medication from the age of six we noticed a massive change in his behaviour. He went from such a happy, outgoing child to the complete opposite. Constant mood swings, aggressive, angry all the time, hating himself, terrible nightmares to the point we can not get him to go to bed. We became that desperate trying to help him we even looked into seeing a therapist when my mum just by chance seen a newspaper article on montelukast explaining someone’s terrible experience and how it changed them mentally and emotionally. We have just stopped him taking the drug after all these years and seeing my happy boy coming back. Just wish I had read up on it sooner."

• Steph
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 19, 2019

For Asthma, Maintenance "WARNING!!! I was prescribed this medication 9 days ago after a serious asthma attack. I’ve had mild asthma (mostly exercise induced) for about 20 years but haven’t been on preventative meds since I was in high school. Since beginning this medication last week, I have experienced major mood and psychological changes - this medication is awful. I have felt completely foggy, out of it, dissociated from reality, disinterested in anything, unable to concentrate, shaky, fast heartbeat, my teeth hurt and feel like they are covered in a weird film. Seriously I felt like I was in danger of my own actions. I am never taking Singulair again and I would caution every person who is prescribed to really pay attention to how you feel because this is NOT normal. I read that that medication has a pretty quick half-life so it will hopefully be out of my system in the next 30 hours."

• Bizket
• October 8, 2014

For Asthma "After taking this medicine for 2 months for mild asthma. I noticed a change in my mental health. I have stopped this medicine after linking my side affects to this med. I noticed anxiety , depression, thoughts of hurting myself, dizziness, nausea became oh so real. I have never suffered from these before in my life until this med. I have been off of it for almost 2 weeks and not looking back. Gonna go forward and hope I recover from these side affects. Im sure its great for someone who doesn't get side affects. but its not for me."

• Asthm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 15, 2013

Singulair (montelukast) for Asthma "Went to the hospital during an asthma attack. I was only on albuterol, and it was not working during this episode. Long story short I got prescribed Singular. Made me feel very sleepy at first. I could barely get my College work done. After about two months I became very depressed from being so tired, and then became extremely thirsty. I drank two bottles of water every hour and could feel my lungs becoming irritated. I was drinking so much water I was getting nauseous. I then went to my MD and he told me to stop taking it. After three days my thirst went away. After about two weeks I felt myself again. Singular is now listed on my doctors chart under "Medicine allergies"."

• Binky...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 30, 2018

Singulair (montelukast) for Allergic Rhinitis "I took one pill this morning (as recommended by a friend who had trouble sleeping with it and found morning was better). It’s 3:18 am and I can’t sleep. Keep having waves of feeling like I can’t breathe. Pretty sure it’s anxiety. Won’t be taking this anymore. Hope the anxiety goes away."

• Em0617
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 5, 2017

Singulair (montelukast) for Asthma, Maintenance "Singulair has been a godsend to help control my daily asthma symptoms due to allergenic/mold triggers. I haven't noticed it make a difference with exercise or smoke triggers, but it definitely helps reduce frequency/severity of asthma symptoms in general. If I take a few days to pick up my prescription, I can absolutely feel a difference in my lung health. I've been waiting the past few days to get the entire prescription renewed with my doctor and I had a nighttime attack last night for the first time since I started taking the medicine (it's been six days since I last took it). I have not experienced any mood changes even though I already had diagnosed anxiety when I started the medication or any other adverse side effects."

• Ysmma...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 9, 2021

Singulair (montelukast) for Allergic Rhinitis "I tried this drug at the recommendation of my doctor to try to stop the constant mucous running down my throat. After a week with no improvement, I stopped taking it. It did nothing for my problem. Plus, it caused anxiety issues which I couldn't risk getting any worse."

• Amyfr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 21, 2015

Singulair (montelukast) for Allergic Rhinitis "For the last 6 months I have had allergies like never before in my 32 years. Constant nasal congestion and dry coughing. I have been miserable. OTC antihistamines were not cutting it, so My doctor put me on Xyzal and Azelastine back in June. This improved my congestion but after catching a cold in July I ended up with the same symptoms and a dry cough that would not go away. It kept me up at night and I was miserable. He put me on Singulair, and since then the congestion has improved and I can sleep through the night without coughing!"

• Mom...
• November 14, 2018

For Asthma "I took montelukast for about 8 months and that’s when my nightmare began. I was so anxious and crying all the time with vivid dreams. It really did help my asthma but the side effects make you feel like you are losing your mind. I am 42 yrs old and have always been active, happy, and the first to be up to do anything. It’s has been 4 months since I stopped taking this horrible medicine and I am just beginning to feel back to my old self. I warn everyone please be careful with this medicine. It works to control your asthma but be aware of your mood changes and tell your dr right away."

• Loopy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2013

Singulair (montelukast) for Asthma, Maintenance "I have been on cortisteroids for about 10 years due to asthma and allergies, many times bronchitis and pneumonia. Asthma very bad this year and have increased use of Symbicort up to 8 inhalations per day, usually 4, no better so doctor prescribed Singular on Monday and 4 days later feeling somewhat clearer but producing more sputum, itchy and trouble resting very hyper. I will try to stay on it for another 7 days to see if it settles as per the pharmacist. "

• Bookcat
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 9, 2020

Singulair (montelukast) for Asthma "I was on Singulair for many years. It helped allergies and asthma significantly. However, I also had a significant problem with depression. My doctor told me to stop taking it when she read about the correlation with depression. After a few weeks I felt so much better mood-wise, but my allergy and asthma symptoms are that much worse. I was already taking Zyrtec (it has now been raised to a double dose), Flonase, Azelastin (a recent addition), Sudafed as needed, and Chlorpheniramine as needed. Doubling the Zyrtec was supposed to eliminate the need for the last two, but the taste of Azelastin is so unpleasant that the urge to just go back to Sudafed is very strong. I'm resisting because of age and HBP. The sinus clog/drip is ever-present. Retiring to Delaware has been great for our finances, very tough on allergies/asthma, slightly worse than northern Virginia. And I hear there's really no place to "hide.""

• baker...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 27, 2023

Singulair (montelukast) for Asthma "Asthma and allergies. I have both. I've tried every steroid and bronchial dilator inhaler and had awful side effects. I can only take tablet steroids short term for the asthma. Allergy-wise, I've tried Flonase, Claritin, Zyrtec, Allegra, all of it, and still have bad drainage and cough. So, my doctor prescribed Singulair. I vaguely remember being on it as a teenager, and I remembered I was taken off it. He said, "try it again now as an adult." Well, I had awful anxiety and panic attacks starting from the first dose. By a few days into it, I had been constantly battling the anxiety, and one night had a full hallucination. I thought, for sure, I heard someone in my house. I was up looking everywhere, freaking out. I'm a single parent; I can't be going crazy to feel better! So, within 1 week, I had to stop it. I did notice the post-nasal drip was a bit better, and my asthma cough at night was still there, but not as severe as it was. No idea what we will try next. It was scary and frustrating."

• Anony...
• April 16, 2012

Singulair (montelukast) for Allergic Rhinitis "I took this medication to get some relief from severe allergies. It helped with the allergies but I ended up in the ER with chest tightness and some tingling sensations in my chest. I had a battery of tests on my heart, all was fine. This medication made me feel bad on one day, worse on the second day with the chest discomfort. "

• Weidi
• May 30, 2021

For Asthma "I never had any asthma until I moved into a house with mold (green, black mold). After one year got my first asthma attack in the morning. After three years had more attacks in the morning while I am sleeping. Got a bad cough, woke up and couldn't breath anymore. A couple of weeks later I got a bad bronchitis. Couldn't breath anymore normal, walking steps was almost impossible. I was thinking it goes away. After 2 weeks it was so bad that I went to a doctor. She said OMGoodness how can you breath. Your lungs are full of mucus. She gave me an injection so I can breath normally again. Also gave me Seretide and Montelukast. I recover after I was moving to a new house without mold. After one year in the new house my symptoms almost gone. But I lost my smell and taste, stuffy nose all the time, crazy dreams, fatigue, gain weight almost 30 pounds, Stomach pain, dizziness and numb arms and hands when I ride my Ninja, Thanks to god I found this website. I will immediately stop now Montelukast."

• Nose...
• September 12, 2015

Singulair (montelukast) for Allergic Rhinitis "I have severe allergies everyday right when I get up in the morning. My nose just starts to run and drip. If I do not have tissues, my mucus would just drip on the floor. My allergies always go away around lunch time. I took generic singulair (montelukast sodium) everyday in the morning. Then I switched to the evening. I may have only missed one or two tablets throughout the 3 months that I took it, but my drip is the same as before. This medication does not work for me. I have tried the generics for Claritin, Allegra, and Zyrtec. Now I have tried the generic form of Singulair. All of these medications do not work for me. The only medication that works is Benadryl, but Benadryl makes me so exhausted and congested."

• Jfba
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 20, 2023

Singulair (montelukast) for Allergic Rhinitis "I have had allergies for 50 years and had reached a point where multiple allergy medicines did not control my outbreaks which were all year long. I tried Singulair 5 mg the generic and thought it was the answer. I slept better at night. I was not sneezing and blowing all day at all and it went well for about six weeks. Then suddenly I began having blurry vision I couldn’t read as well. I had pain in my eye that drops did not help and looked it up and saw that 2% of the people on this have this side effect of ocular complications. In spite of it saying not to stop immediately, I did, and that Improved the vision immediately, but since then I have had aches and pains, and I am sleepy most of the day and I’m sure after reading all the reviews that it’s part of the withdrawal from this medication. I did not have depression or suicidal thoughts thankfully. My daughter has used this medication for a long time with no problem, so just be cautious and watch for new symptoms."

• Mb83
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 14, 2019

Singulair (montelukast) for Allergic Rhinitis "Been taking singulair for about 10 days for chronic sinusitis. The first day I felt better within an hour of taking 10mg. Have continued taking it every day since with no noticeable improvement. Tried pairing it with zyrtec, then claritin. No change. Going to pair with xyzal next but I have low expectations."