Montelukast for Allergic Rhinitis User Reviews (Page 5)

• Ano...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 27, 2018

"I have asthma caused by a year-round allergy from mold, and it could be very bad. I have uncontrolled allergy and later progressed to mild asthma for a very long time. I have suffered 3 sinus surgeries and countless sinus infections. Montelukast is no short of a miracle. It is able to quickly control my symptoms when used with Dymista and Advair inhaler. However, I am starting to have symptoms of muscle pain and joint pain all over and feel tired. It took me a long time to figure out what was the cause. I am finally able to get off montelukast while maintaining control of my allergy with Dymista and Advair. Most of the body and joint pain dissipated after a few days of discontinuation of montelukast. Furthermore, my fatigue has been improving since montelukast discontinuation. This drug is very effective for me in the short term, but the long-term side effects are just not acceptable."

• All...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 2, 2021

"I wanted to write a review of this medication to encourage others to give it a chance. Like many, I was terrified by the warning regarding neuropsychological side effects. That sounds scary, right? I talked to my pharmacist before starting this med and found out that the actual incidence of these types of side effects is extremely low. I read the reviews on here and was scared until I read one that assured me they were scared too and for no reason. I decided to try this med for severe allergies leading to frequent infections, and it works so well. Zero side effects, and I’ve been on it for at least a month now. My dr said there are few side effects and interactions, and it’s a safe, effective drug. I believe he was right. If you are scared to try this drug because of the scary possible side effects, talk to a pharmacist about how rare these side effects really are and consider trying the med for yourself."

• SRa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 8, 2020

Montelukast "This stuff is working pretty well on my sinuses/allergies. I feel that I can breathe easier and less morning congestion from sinus drainage. It has been a month since I started using this. I haven't noticed any depression issues. Anxiety issues about the same, normal, I would say. BUT... the crazy freaking dreams are almost every morning, before I wake up. Very vivid. Every night I ask myself, 'What will I dream tonight?' I never dream of anything tragic. But the dreams that I wake up from are definitely anxiety-inducing. I wake myself up because I know I am dreaming. (Weird) I am not exactly sure how else to explain it. I am wondering what kind of long-term negative effect this may have on me."

• Mon...
• June 8, 2017

"I was on the brand Singulair 10 mg for a month. It was helping, and everything was fine with no side effects. I ordered a refill, and I got the generic. I took it for 4 days. Since day 1, I was feeling a bit weak, I thought it might just be a bad day. Then on day 2, it started increasing. I took the pill for 4 days and then stopped it. I had really bad anxiety and am not able to concentrate. I have a lot of bilateral head pressure and brain fog. My doctor, while prescribing this medicine, did not tell me any of these side effects. I have decided to do research on a drug before taking it. This is a clear case where the doctor is not aware of the side effects. 2 days off, still have anxiety and brain fog."

• Red...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 20, 2019

"My sinuses were affected so badly during allergy season I could not go half a day without watery, itchy, swollen eyes, completely plugged and swollen sinuses. Thanks to montelukast, daily I can actually function and enjoy the indoors and outdoors again."

• Rea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 6, 2017

"I've been on this now for the past 4 months as treatment for chronic sinusitis. The beginning was fine and seemed to be helpful. I am now being treated for pharyngitis for the past 4 months. Have even been rushed to the hospital, unable to breathe. I stopped taking it yesterday, now I have to wait out the side effects to wear off so I can feel better and breathe again. How long do the side effects stay with you?"

• Sca...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 13, 2021

Montelukast "If I could give no stars, I would. It caused me to have suicidal thoughts, and I put a fork to my throat this morning over something stupid, and my mom talked me out of it. I’m not the suicidal type, and Singulair made me want to take my life. I also have had aggression, worse depression, rage, and not giving a rat's booty on what I say to anyone. I talked to my mom like she was a nobody, and I’m not that kind of person. I even cussed my own husband out a couple of times. I would NEVER talk to anyone like that! I was literally scared of myself. I even broke something of my great-great-grandmother's, and it was one of the last objects my mom had of hers. I’m not the violent type at all. I’m hoping within a few days I can start feeling better."

• SMP...
• April 29, 2019

"Oh my, reading these comments is making me sick to my stomach... My allergist put me on Montelukast to help with sneezing about 6-7 weeks ago. Although it has helped with that, my mental health has declined rapidly. I have severe anxiety, am unable to sleep on most days without a sleep aid, I cry often, am angry, had my first panic attack, and am constantly arguing with my husband and mother for no reason. If it weren’t for such loving and understanding family members, I’m sure my husband would have left me and my mother would have disowned me. I work with HCPs (Health Care Practitioners) in the community, and one nurse practitioner friend/colleague warned me about the side effects because she and her daughter had the same issues. I disregarded them since my allergist blew the mental health claims off like they were extremely rare and it would be unlikely that it would happen. I took my last dose yesterday, flushed the rest down the toilet, and called my PCP to ask him to place me back on antidepressants at least until this passes!"

• Con...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 10, 2020

"My 13-year-old son began taking it a month ago, and it cleared up his sinus issues pretty quickly. But there has become a downside. Almost overnight, he has become a different person. Moody, agitated, angry, even sad at times, and withdrawn on a daily basis, he was NEVER like this prior. The pill bottle came with warnings with symptoms similar to watch for, so when I realized this was not going away and was getting worse, I took my son off. Unfortunately, about a week off now, it’s almost like he is in withdrawal and even worse than before. I am hoping it gets better with time as he adjusts, it’s very scary. I would recommend no one take this without another person knowing so they can watch for behavior changes!"

• Emi...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 14, 2018

"This has helped my allergies tremendously. Previously, my allergies gave me intense fatigue, widespread pain, rhinitis, and exacerbated symptoms of fibromyalgia. I have a history of depression and anxiety, and this did not trigger them for me; on the contrary, allergies tend to worsen my anxiety, and montelukast has helped lessen it. I haven’t had any adverse side effects."

• hyp...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 24, 2016

"Since I moved into a new house, I began having respiratory problems, occasional wheezing, and breathing difficulty with exertion. Allergies came back negative, and antihistamines had no effect, so my doctor gave me an inhaler and Singulair. I started on Singulair first to avoid taking extra medications I might not need. From the first day on Singulair, the mild symptoms I had improved, but I also had a mild headache most of the time. By the third day, the headache became horrible, so much pain that I felt nausea and chills. I will not be taking it again ever."

• Kay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 28, 2021

Montelukast "This medicine has helped me tremendously! It has stopped my chronic cough and nasal drip. I couldn’t get good night's sleep. Keeping my husband up too. No bad nightmares or bad feelings of depression. I’m so glad I tried this med."

• Sou...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 21, 2016

"I am a senior citizen. Took Singulair for 2 years. In that time, I have suffered from persistent anxiety (felt like I was going to explode), something I never had before, and was also having weird dreams. I was sent to a psychiatrist, was told I was depressed, and given antidepressants. But I knew it was something chemical. Finally, I searched for 'Singulair + anxiety' and found many other people had had problems. Within 3 days of discontinuing the medication, I felt pretty much 'normal.' I would rather have the runny nose/sneezing than that terrible anxiety!"

• Sid...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 23, 2015

"I had intense sneezing for 2 days. My dad went to the medical shop and asked for a tablet to control it. The chemist gave montelukast, and after one tablet at night, continuous movement and slight restlessness in the night, though it stopped the sneezing."

• And...
• July 6, 2021

"Every time I visit South Florida, allergies are guaranteed. I have a family history of asthma but have never had an asthma attack myself. I first tried montelukast as a last resort for my allergies. Benadryl, loratadine, and any other antihistamines did nothing. I don't know if this drug is good for asthma attacks or any other weird lung disease, but it's a miracle for allergies. I take 10 mg daily before going to sleep. I get no side effects (maybe some weight gain?) and my allergies go away after 2 days of taking them. Antihistamines don't work because histamines are not causing the problem, leukotrienes are, and they're evil. Montelukast blocks these diabolical chemicals and lets you live your life without your immune system thinking you're gonna die just by breathing in through your nose. If you've tried every 'non-drowsy' antihistamine out there without improving, try montelukast for at least 2 days."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 6, 2024

"My doctor prescribed me with Montelukast (Singulair) 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 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."

• jea...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 22, 2025

Montelukast "I have taken this for 10 to 15 years and for me it's fantastic. No more asthma, runny stuffy nose, chest congestion. No weird dreams and zero depression, etc. like I've read in other reviews. Not for everyone, obviously. I always take it in the AM. I remember telling my doctor I never want to stop taking this. Changed insurance and didn't take it for a while, and it was like night and day. Immediately was back to the inhalers and hacking up goo every morning and coughing all the time. Went back on it, and in one week I was fine. For me, it's miraculous since it addresses all my symptoms, not just my asthma."

• IL5...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 15, 2022

Montelukast "I was prescribed this medication after a doctor visit yesterday for an asthma flare-up and allergic rhinitis. It is to be taken 1 tablet every evening. I was not informed of the 'black box warning' verbally by my doctor or pharmacist but did read the pamphlet insert given at RX pickup. I was a bit concerned but read mixed reviews on this site and thought I would give it a try. I will not be taking another dose. After an hour of ingestion, I started feeling slight swelling in the back of my throat and an increased heart rate. It wasn't severe but definitely noticeable. Two hours passed, and I was getting a headache, so I went to bed and had insomnia. I massaged my scalp, relieved some headache pressure, and finally fell asleep. The medication did seem to dry up the post-nasal drip, but I awoke with my face looking as if I had spent the day in the sun. These side effects are not worth the long list of 'possible' short-term and long-term side effects it has on the body. I will seek natural remedies for relief."

• Par...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 16, 2017

"I have been on this medicine since early spring, so probably about 4 months straight now, for my severe allergies, and it has helped with them. However, I have noticed some major mood swings and depression. I started getting dark thoughts (regarding only myself), and I will sit in a ball and cry for hours and worry about the dumbest things. It's been giving me anxiety attacks, which I have never had before. It is HORRIBLE. I am glad that I am not going crazy. I see that unfortunately, other people are reacting the same way. Last night was my last time taking the med. I hope it gets out of my body FAST!!!! Don't take this medicine!!"

• Sin...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 28, 2023

Montelukast "Gave me terrible nightmares and night terrors. I took it for several months, and though I’ve always had night terrors, I’ve only had them periodically. Then I started taking this, and I had them almost every night. When I stopped taking it, the nightmares and terrors subsided. It helped with some of my allergy symptoms, but the risks did NOT outweigh the benefits. I felt like I was losing my mind!"

• Cry...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 20, 2017

"Do not take this. Research this drug before giving it to your child. It has been known to cause neuropsychiatric episodes when taking it. It is a very dangerous drug, and I would NOT recommend this to anyone, at any age."

• She...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 23, 2017

"Was given this drug by my PCP because he thought my 'cold' was allergy related. Took the first one and didn't feel great, but then again, I wasn't feeling well anyway. The next day, I took the second pill, and within 10 minutes, thought I was having a heart attack. The chest pains were terrible, and I knew it was from this drug. I am super sensitive to many drugs."

• Jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 25, 2021

Montelukast "I started using Singulair about 11 days ago, and I have noticed a big difference with my severe allergies. Unfortunately, I have also developed constipation, which is not listed as a side effect, and irritability. Both have gotten so bad I discontinued use last night, and after 12 hours, I am 75% better with both constipation and irritability, but oh, my allergies are back. Sigh."

• Big...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 26, 2019

"Took Montelukast for 4 weeks. Experienced extreme fatigue, muscle weakness, anxiety, tooth pain. Stopped taking for 3 weeks and then tried taking it again. Stopped again after 1 week due to extreme fatigue, muscle weakness, anxiety, bad shortness of breath, and a few other side effects. At this point, I am hoping my shortness of breath heals itself. So far, it's been almost 1 week since I stopped taking it, and I am still short of breath. Does anybody know if my breathing will return to normal? Because I'm a bit worried."

• Pat...
• April 18, 2020

"Only day 2 of taking this drug and thankful that I remembered that taking a new med could be the culprit when having symptoms. This site validated my concerns. I woke up and was very tired in such a way that I didn't connect it to a medication. I began getting very anxious and with some slight undercurrent of something negative. My always stuffy nose became worse, and I felt flushed. I am unable to sleep. I was going to try to make it until day 3, but after seeing these experiences, I don't see anything positive in my taking this med. I cannot wait to get it out of my system."