Singulair User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Sco...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 14, 2018

For Allergic Rhinitis "This drug is not for everyone. I took it for just three days and got very depressed, even to the point of having really dark thoughts, had a constant headache, an upset stomach, deep soreness in my teeth, mood swings, and irritability. However, it did help my allergies. Be very conscious of how you feel when you try this drug."

• Gom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 25, 2019

For Allergic Rhinitis "Honestly this medicine has helped my allergies drastically but my anxiety is off the wall. I’ve been on it for about 2 weeks... the first few days I was okay but around day 3 I stopped being able to sleep and started waking up with really bad anxiety and muscle/joint pains. I wish they could make this medicine without the side effects :)"

• rav...
• August 2, 2013

For Allergic Rhinitis "Started taking Singulair with Zyrtec 3 weeks ago for a severe allergy I developed to my 3 pet rabbits. No side effects to speak of (I did have a headache one day, but I don't think it's related) and today I held one of my bunnies for the first time in 6 months without allergy symptoms. Now I don't have to get rid of some beloved family members!"

• CEe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 4, 2020

For Asthma, Maintenance "I cannot take Singulair. I have asthma. My symptoms are I can't get a full breath. I get very short of breath regardless of if I am sitting or walking. I have a constant runny nose, so I thought I would try Singulair. I was on it a week, and it made my struggling to breathe worse. I stopped taking it, and I feel much better. I think Singulair made the mucus viscous and hard, so I couldn't get rid of it. Hence, my breathing got worse. I get very, very fatigued. I'm sad as I was hoping this would work for me."

• kla...
• May 23, 2016

For Allergic Rhinitis "Started to get post-nasal drip horribly over four months ago. Tried every OTC drug known for allergies, removed bedroom carpet, bought high-end humidifier and air purifier, used a neti pot, and drank four liters of water a day. Nothing helped, and I would wake up every hour and a half coughing from mucus build-up. This medication stopped my symptoms within 2 days. It's very expensive but worth every penny."

• MM ...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 10, 2018

For Allergic Rhinitis "I am a parent of two children. Both children took Singulair for allergies. Both children had issues while taking Singulair and experienced withdrawal effects once I stopped the medication. My daughter developed tics, tremors, anger, rage, OCD, anxiety, mood swings, and agitation, to name a few side effects. My son developed frequent urination, muscle issues, joint pain, and sadness. Both my children developed a hypersensitivity to all artificial sweeteners, dyes, and all emulsifiers/preservatives as the inactive ingredients are made up of most of these items. Their hypersensitivity to artificial sweeteners, dyes, and emulsifiers/preservatives still continues even though they stopped the medicine."

• Pri...
• May 13, 2013

For Allergic Rhinitis "Amazing results! I have suffered with extreme allergies for many years. I had tried nasal sprays, over-the-counter allergy meds, & even took the allergy shot-nothing worked until I started taking Singulair. Now I can actually smell flowers in bloom! I use it in combination with Zyrtec."

• Ver...
• November 5, 2016

For Asthma "Since taking Singulair I have tooth pain, tingling in my face, and a bad metallic taste in my mouth. Plus my anxiety level went up, feel really tired, and very agitated. Stopped taking it last night. Hope these side effects go away soon. This metallic taste is driving me crazy! This is the 2nd time I've tried it. Same side effects and more."

• Anonymous
• October 25, 2010

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."

• Ash...
• August 8, 2017

For Asthma "I started taking generic Singulair on 7/26/17. By 8/02/17, I started having vivid dreams only at bedtime and every night until today when I called my doctor and got the medication changed. For just under a week, every single night, I couldn't tell if I was awake or dreaming. The first night it happened, I was cuddled up with my husband, sleeping on his chest, and I woke myself up snoring. When I apologized to my husband for snoring so loud, he said I wasn't snoring. I fell asleep again within ten minutes and thought I was still awake, I swore I saw a spider on the sheets by my face on my husband. I jumped up, yelling 'spider!', woke myself up, and freaked out my husband because there was no spider, I had dreamt the whole thing. It only got worse."

• dun...
• January 6, 2012

For Asthma, Maintenance "I took this medication a few years back. Although I read the side effects, I never imagined that I would have a bad reaction to the medication. This medication worked great in controlling my asthma. However, I became very depressed, suffered from anxiety, and just not me. It didn't happen immediately, but people started noticing a difference. I started noticing a difference. I never had a history of any of that stuff. After I came off the medication, I was back to being me. For me, the side effects weren't worth it."

• McS...
• October 26, 2011

For Allergic Rhinitis "As soon as ragweed season starts in the Mid-Atlantic (August 15th), I literally go downhill in my health. I constantly have post-nasal drip, but during ragweed season, the post-nasal drip turns to a sinus infection. I have been on class 5 antibiotics for the past 3 seasons. I was thinking that the only thing left for me was to move to Florida or the Virgin Islands (no weeds I'm allergic to). I decided to try Singulair. Within hours, my symptoms completely stopped. I'm literally in awe. I thought it would take days to notice improvement, but it was virtually instantaneous. If you have serious allergic rhinitis that does not respond to antihistamines, please give it a try. It could change your life."

• Ita...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 22, 2015

For Asthma, Maintenance "My 6-year-old son has been in and out of the hospital since he was a baby with breathing problems. He was officially diagnosed with asthma when he was 2. He had been flown to a children's hospital, and that's where he was diagnosed. He was put on a Flovent inhaler. This cut down on our ER trips, but not totally. We figured out that his asthma attacks were triggered by wind storms, allergy-related things, etc. They then put him on Singulair. I call it the Magic Pill!!!! We have not been to the ER in 2 years!! No side effects that we can tell."

• Cyn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 28, 2022

For Allergic Rhinitis "My dr warned me Singulair had a black box warning due to sometimes causing depression and suicidal symptoms, but I wasn’t concerned. I am a psychotherapist and don’t usually have side effects to meds. Shortly after taking Singulair, I began to feel agitated and depressed. I felt negative and paranoid. Then one day I thought, “What is the point of living?” I remembered my dr mentioning the black box warning and stopped taking Singulair. My mood improved dramatically each day I was off Singulair. Please be careful."

• Kee...
• May 4, 2015

For Asthma "Worst experience of my life by far! First off, you can expect to have side effects 4-6 weeks after your last dose. I had to be put on anxiety medication because I became extremely distraught. I had night terrors, thoughts of hurting myself and others, even my dog. I managed to separate those thoughts from who I knew I was, but the emotional impact is so real. I also became paranoid that I was someone I was not! Best advice is to first get on an anxiety medication so that you can deal with the daily thoughts. I'm not saying stay on it forever, just while you wait out those weeks. Another key thing is to have someone you can call 24/7 and talk to about the thoughts, someone who knows how you are regularly. Luckily, I still have my mother."

• KCa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2019

For Asthma, Maintenance "I was prescribed this to help with asthma control. I noticed in a few days that my rhinitis had significantly improved, as well as the constant sensation of mucus at the back of my throat. Asthma is generally better controlled. I do not think Singulair has helped with my exercise-induced bronchospasm, as I still take Ventolin prior to each cardio session/run."

• Mad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 21, 2021

For Asthma "I started Singulair some 15-20 years ago. After 12 months, developed dry eyes (in the worst way), seeing problems (cataracts), and angina. After stopping taking the drug, the angina went away and so did the dry eyes. Cataracts were removed. Fast forward to 2018. Nothing was helping the asthma and agreed to go back on Singulair again. After 6 months, the same exact problems came back, had to stop. Angina and blurring eyesight. I am now on Symbicort now for 3 months and the same thing has started to happen. Both meds work very well, but the side effects are the worst."

• MLT...
• February 10, 2018

For Allergic Rhinitis "I've been taking Singulair 10 mg for over 3 years now. It always seemed to control all my allergy symptoms with no problems. However, in the past 6 months, I have post-nasal drip and a dry, hacking chronic cough that sometimes makes me throw up from coughing so hard. I at first thought I had a food allergy, but I have crossed that off my list after weeks of writing down everything I ate, and the symptoms did not disappear. I have finally come to the conclusion that my cough is caused by the Singulair. I started taking one every other day, and on the days I did NOT take it, my cough subsided. When I took the pill, the cough returned. This isn't just an annoying cough, this is the kind of cough that got me sent home from work many times! Aside from the embarrassment of uncontrollable coughing, my sleep has lacked, and my social life has dwindled down to nothing! Several doctor's appointments later, after being told to stick with the Singulair, I will NEVER take it again!"

• Sar...
• February 2, 2015

For Asthma, Maintenance "I'm on Singulair for asthma (I've grown out of it mostly) and for allergy/rhinitis maintenance. It works wonders! I also lived in China for two years, and it was critical for me managing the monthly colds I would get there. This stuff really keeps congestion and allergies at bay, love it!"

• Sti...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 23, 2016

For Allergic Rhinitis "I tried Singulair because I have nasal allergies that turn into nasty sinus infections every couple of months. I also have panic disorder, but it's well controlled with medication. I was only able to take Singulair for 4 days due to side effects, so I can't say how well it works. It made me so sleepy that I was sleeping 12-15 hours a day and still tired when I was awake. I haven't had a panic attack in over a year, and my anxiety went through the roof on this stuff. My panic attacks were so bad that I was having trouble driving. I was also moody and irritable the days I took it. Luckily, all of the negative side effects went away within a couple of days of stopping Singulair. Stay away from this drug if you are prone to anxiety!!!"

• GLa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 26, 2019

For Asthma "I was prescribed this medicine to help with my reaction to my allergy shots. And it does help with that, but with a major side effect. I am an anxious mess the entire day. I have been walking around trying to avoid taking a Xanax, but after running, lifting weights, deep breathing, meditating, and laying down, I finally had to take it. I think next time I'll just deal with the reaction on my arms."

• Yum...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 13, 2013

For Asthma, Maintenance "I have been taking Singulair for 10 years. Singulair has virtually made my asthma almost non-existent! I take it every night and rarely have to use my inhaler. Since I also have seasonal allergies, there is usually a short period of time when I find I need a puff from my inhaler, but it's not often. Any and all medications can cause side effects, and everyone will have different experiences, but I feel that the risk was worth it! The only real issue I believe may be associated with Singulair is excessive dryness in my nose that causes sores every now and then. I feel comfortable staying on Singulair because being able to breathe easily far outweighs the one side effect I have."

• Gco...
• October 19, 2016

For Allergic Rhinitis "My wife was on this stuff for at least a couple of years. She suffered severe tiredness, nightmares, irritability, and even suicidal thoughts, accompanied by severe depression! Although it did make her feel better, the side effects are not worth it at all! She switched to Flonase, and it is just as good. Please, if you are on this medicine and have any of these side effects, please stop!"

• May...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2015

For Asthma "I took Singulair for a week because I was having trouble with my asthma and allergies. But I also have anxiety and panic attacks often, and Singulair made it so much worse! Every time I took it, my heart would race, and even the next morning I would still have a racing heart. I ended up having panic attacks every day and going to the ER twice in a week while on this. I will NEVER take this again, it's very bad for people who have anxiety. My asthma is still bad, but it wasn't worth trying because of the side effects."

• jol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2016

For Asthma "OMG!! I've been taking Singulair for one week. I haven't received my Advair from the mail order pharmacy... But, Singulair is a miracle. I had shortness of breath (SOB) and tight chest - it felt like I was having angina. Really, after the first dose, I noticed I coughed less. Today I walked all the way from the back parking lot to my floor without stopping or SOB. Didn't even have to use my inhaler. Amazing!"