Montelukast for Allergic Rhinitis User Reviews (Page 5)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 9, 2016

"Works great but the disturbingly vivid dreams are making me feel exhausted. I stopped taking it for a few days and the dreams stopped. But my breathing worsened. Wish there was something else I could take."

• IL54
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 15, 2022

Singulair (montelukast) "I was prescribed this medication after a doctor visit yesterday for asthma flare up & 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 a RX pickup. I was a bit concerned but read mixed reviews on this site & 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 & an increased heart rate. It wasn't severe but definitely noticeable. 2 hours passed and I was getting a headache, so I went to bed & had insomnia. I massaged my scalp relieved some headache pressure & 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 & term side effects it has on the body. I will seek natural remedies for relief."

• SRano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 8, 2020

Singulair (montelukast) "This stuff is working pretty good on my sinuses/allergies. I feel that I can breath 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."

• Anonymous
• March 27, 2011

Singulair (montelukast) "I have cat allergies and what my previous doctor called a "sensitive respiratory system." I use the singulair in combination with a generic for allegra D. It worked well for me and I could feel a difference within an hour. I didn't notice any side effects."

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

Singulair (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 rats booty on what I say to anyone. I talked to my mom like she was a nobody and I’m not that kinda person. I even cussed my own husband out a couple times. I would NEVER talk to anyone like that! I was literally scared of myself. I even broke something of my great great grandmothers 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."

• Boano
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 24, 2019

"I was prescribed this Rx for chronic sinusitis one year ago by my PC physician. Due to the powerful effect of this drug on me I could only take 1/4 of a 10mg tablet each day. The drug worked well for a few months, but suddenly the results tapered off. Coincidentally, at this time I started experiencing moderate depression, dark thoughts, paranoias, nightmares, and lack of energy and motivation. My husband has clinical depression and anxiety and I became concerned when I started experiencing similar traits. I have never been depressed, but now I have developed it from taking just 2.5mg per day. Better product guidance on packaging for patients and physicians may be helpful."

• Ander
• 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."

• Vitsky
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 13, 2016

"My 8 year old suffers from year round allergic rhinitis. He started taking montelukast and it helped him sleep through the night without snoring nor did he have breathing problems or runny nose the next morning. But he started getting depressed and complained about "feeling sad for no reason." I've stopped the meds, let's see how it goes."

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

"I have asthma caused by a year round allergy from mould and it could be very bad. I have uncontrolled allergy and later progress to mild asthma for a very long time. I have suffered 3 sinus surgeries and countless sinus infection. Montelukast is no short of miracle. It is able to quickly control my symptoms when using with Dyjmista and advair inhaler. However, I starting to have symptoms of muscle pain and joint pain all over and feel tired. I took me a long time to figured out what was the cause. I finally able to get off montelukast while maintain control of my allergy with dymista and advair. Most of body and joint pain dissipated after a few days of discontinuation of montelukast. Furthermore my fatigue have been improving since montelukast discontinuation. This drug is very effective for me in the short term but the long term side effect is just not acceptable."

• G-Unit
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 31, 2020

Singulair (montelukast) "I was so happy taking this Singulair medication because it actually worked however I did have some stomach pains and some diarrhea but wow my allergies were gone! I did get a lil depressed on it but honestly it was worth it with my allergies gone!"

• sue
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 17, 2020

"My doctor gave me montelukast for allergies and have been on it for about a year. I recently stopped taking it cause I've notice I'm getting leg cramps at night in bed, my entire body just hurts. My anxiety is through the roof and my mood has been bad - everything and everyone irritates me. It makes me breathless when walking and cough a lot more. Didn't take one last night and I feel more relaxed today."

• hyper...
• 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 dr gave me an inhaler and sinulair. 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 3rd day the headache became horrible, so much pain that I felt nausua and chills. I will not be taking it again ever."

• Monte...
• June 8, 2017

"I was on the brand Singular 10mg 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 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. Have a lot of bilateral head pressure and brain fog. My doctor while prescribing this medicine did not tell me any of this side effects. I have decided to do a research on a drug before taking it. This is a clear case where doctor is not aware about the side effects. 2 days off, still have anxiety and brain fog."

• Ready...
• 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 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?"

• Emily
• 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."

• Mental...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 11, 2023

"The boxed warning side effects are real. I have been on montelukast for many years. In the last 5 years I have been diagnosed with depression, mood imbalance, and behavioral changes. All very unexpected by those who know me. I stopped taking montelukast and am seeking alternative treatment for allergic rhinitis. I have noticed a difference in my mood and a decrease in depression. For anyone taking montelukast, make your fam/friends/coworkers aware you are on this medication and to be mindful of any changes they notice in you."

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

"Am a senior citizen. Took Singulair for 2 years. In that time I have suffered from persistant 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 anti-depressants. But I knew it was something chemical. Finally 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!"

• Sidda...
• 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 in the night continuous movement and slight restlessness in the night, though it stopped the sneezing."

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

"Was given this drug by my PCP because he thought my "cold" was allergies related. Took the first one and didn't feel great but then again. I wasn't feeling well anyway. 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."

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

Singulair (montelukast) "This medicine has helped me tremendously ! It has stopped my chronic cough and nasal drip. I couldn’t get. Good nights sleep. Keeping my husband up too. No bad nightmares or bad feelings of depression. I’m so glad I tried this med."

• Param...
• 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!!"

• SMP
• April 29, 2019

"Oh my, reading these comments are 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 sleep aid, I cry often, am angry, had my first panic attack and 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 HCP’s ( Health Care Practitioner) in the community and one Nurse Practioner friend/colleague warned me about the side effects because she & 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 & called my PCP to ask him to place me back on antidepressants at least until this passes!"

• kcladyz
• August 3, 2018

"Lifesaver! Seasonal allergies always leads to sinus infections, ear infections, bronchitis. For the first time in my life I haven't been short of breath. Day 1 within an hour my lungs feel open and free. I feel fantastic! Better then prednisone!"

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

Singulair (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!"

• A...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 17, 2018

"Not sure if it's because I started using this medicine at the end of spring (summer not as severe) but so far this has been THE BEST medicine I've tried. If there's a day where I feel like I need something on top, I take claritin (as recommended by my doctor). I no longer use nasal spray. No more benadryl making me drowsy. As per side effects, I am normally a bit of an anxious person and I have seen no increase. Still as happy as can be, no nightmares no depression. No fatigue, no cold sweats at night, its been great! However my menstrual cycle has been the only thing that has DEFINITELY changed. Went from a 28 day cycle ,to a 35-40 day cycle!! Talk about a lot of confusion when that time came around and nothing happened. I keep close track and am very in tune with my body and yes this has definitely change my cycle. Other than that I am so thankful I can live more of a normal life. I cant wait to see how it holds up when it comes to sinus infection season."