Singulair for Allergic Rhinitis User Reviews (Page 3)

• Jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 20, 2023

"This medication really helped my allergies! It was so severe this year I was constantly uncomfortable. Felt like I couldn’t breathe. I was starting to think I had come down with the flu or another illness. This medication helped my allergies so much, I was a mess, I couldn’t even sleep! The best medication I’ve ever taken for allergies!! No side effects! 10 / 10."

• Gai...
• December 24, 2017

"This drug did nothing for my stuffy nose, cold, cough, and wheezing, but the side effects are horrible. After less than a week of taking it, I could not sleep, was unable to focus, had a panic attack at the grocery store with sweating and dizziness, felt like I was going to faint, was very tired and achy. I did not connect it to the drug at first, but then I went to take it, and it dawned on me that maybe I should check out the side effects. These are all side effects of the medication. I had lost my mother about a month ago, and I kept thinking I was just not coping well, but once I stopped taking the medication, I was able to sleep and the sweating and dizziness went away. My aches are much less as well."

• Lit...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 5, 2015

"Our seven-year-old has severe bronchial inflammation due to a reactive airway. He had severe asthma reactions where he was full of mucus and fighting to breathe. The first day on Singulair, he was tired and grouchy, but has had no side effects, sleeps soundly, and has had perfect success with it, along with a daily asthma inhaler. A great relief."

• Chu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 12, 2019

"After 1 dose, I woke up at 3 a.m. with severe chest pains and diarrhea. I could not hold my urination until I made it to the bathroom. Finally, I fell asleep with my adjustable bed raised to sitting. The pains stayed throughout the night and more pains today. The chest pains subsided. Today, I am nervous, anxious, and still in bed at 6 p.m."

• Kat...
• May 23, 2009

"After using Singulair for only 4 days, I was bragging about it to my friends who suffer from frequent allergy symptoms. It was prescribed both as 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)."

• Mis...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 8, 2016

"I am a 46-year-old woman that suffers from severe allergies and severe asthma since I was 12. I have been taking the generic Singulair forever. It does nothing for me. I only take it because both my PCP and pulmonologist insist I take it. I am miserable every day. I still have to take a generic form of Actifed to get any relief. None of the others help either. Zyrtec, Allegra, and Claritin are worthless for me too. I am happy for anyone this drug helps. It is worthless to me. :-("

• Min...
• May 14, 2017

"I have severe allergies to tree pollen. I took my first dose of this, and within an hour and a half, I had severe shaking, chills, and tingling tongue. Extreme headache. Sitting here wondering whether I should head to the ER."

• Sat...
• January 18, 2017

"I used to get Singulair through Medicaid/Medicare, but it's no longer available through that source. I would have to pay, which I can't afford to do. However, I am a satisfied ex-customer, and that is the best medicine I have ever taken for my allergy problem. It eliminated my use of my rescue inhaler daily as in the past. I noticed that I could go a few days, or weeks, even months without even taking the Singulair most of the time. Singulair helped very well to keep my allergy symptoms away and at bay. I now take a generic brand, and it is not the same, and I still have to use my rescue inhaler more than I did when I used Singulair. I would recommend Singulair to anyone."

• Fai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 5, 2021

"Singulair is horrible!! It made my face swell, and I had extreme flushing. It made me itch all over! Gave me bad diarrhea and headaches. I would not recommend this drug to anyone!! DO NOT TAKE THIS STUFF, PLZ!!!"

• CKL...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 11, 2013

"I had an allergic reaction to several medications, each including Yellow #6 and Yellow #10 dyes in the gel coating on the medications. The reaction was a rash on my stomach along the waistband of my underwear and my pants, under my bra band, my armpits. Anywhere there was a lot of warmth on my body or a lot of chafing from clothing. The rash was also darkly pigmented. Each time I stopped a medication that gave me a rash, it took approximately 8-9 weeks for the rash to go away. After figuring out what was causing it, my doctor prescribed Singulair (chewable) combined with Atarax. The Atarax was to help me sleep and keep from scratching at night. After 10 days, the rash is gone. I can stop the medication in another week or so."

• mel...
• June 23, 2011

"I have used Singulair while on vacation in the Midwest, and it rocks. I was miserable. I take allergy shots back home and Xyzal at night, but the Xyzal and Claritin were not cutting it. Side effects for me are a dry nose and slight cough."

• Wor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2016

"I wish I had reported this to the FDA when it happened. I don't know how helpful my account of the side effects from years ago would be now. However, I would like to share this somewhere, as what I experienced is not verified as a side effect but possibly suspected-I don't want anyone to go through what I went through and not suspect this medication. After taking one dose of Singulair in the evening, the next day, I experienced suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and a feeling as if I were being separated from my body (if that makes sense). I have no history of such problems, never took Singulair again, and never experienced what I described again (as I said before, it has now been years since I took Singulair)."

• Mom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 17, 2017

"I have tried it several times in the past but have the same results. It does not control the steady flow of post-nasal drip, causing me to feel nauseated. I have better results taking 4-hour generic Benadryl."

• Lin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 6, 2022

"I took Singulair last summer and was so excited that it worked. But I started displaying side effects like anxiety, panic attacks, and a feeling of wanting to cause harm to myself. I stopped taking it for several weeks, then tried it again, same side effects. I was quite upset because it actually helped the sinus problem."

• Rev...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 2, 2016

"Singulair causes symptoms in children that look like ADHD or ADD. It causes irritability, aggression, impulsivity, and hyperactivity in children. Before you treat your child for ADHD, try switching to an allergy or asthma medicine that isn't this or a corticosteroid."

• Dof...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 22, 2016

"Well, it did the job pretty efficiently, so it gets an extra star for that. However, I was left with a rash and swelling that started closing off my airways the next day. It took 5 days to realize that it was a side effect of the drug. I stopped taking it and popped one Benadryl, and the next day my throat was half its previous size and my face burned much less. Still recovering. It was so expensive and ended up doing this to me."

• Saj...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 10, 2015

"I was prescribed this for headaches and eye irritation for allergies. Been taking it for a month. No improvement or change in symptoms. The doctor's office said it takes a few days to help symptoms; the pharmacist said it can take 4-6 weeks to build up in your system. The generic is cheap, but after a month, no change. Don't know if it's the med not working or misdiagnosis."

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

"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."

• Anonymous
• March 27, 2011

"I have cat allergies and what my previous doctor called a 'sensitive respiratory system.' I use 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."

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

"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."

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

"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."

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

"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!"

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

"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."

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

"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."

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

"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 little depressed on it, but honestly, it was worth it with my allergies gone!"