Singulair User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Chuck
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 12, 2019

For Allergic Rhinitis "After 1 dose I woke up at 3 am 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 @6pm."

• tlrader
• May 5, 2009

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)."

• Cassc...
• April 7, 2015

For Allergic Rhinitis "Been suffering from ETD for about two years. I've been on Singulair for about 4 months and it has dramatically improved my symptoms, no more ear crackling. Occasional tiredness and headache but it's tolerable. It has helped me tremendously."

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

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."

• Anonymous
• January 6, 2012

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. "

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

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."

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

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"

• Craig
• January 23, 2013

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

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."

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

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."

• AmyCE
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 22, 2024

For Asthma, Maintenance "I can smell again after 20+ years, every medication out there, and sinus surgery. It's the only thing that works. Was prescribed by my pulmonary doc for asthma and allergies and this 'side effect' of restoring my sense of smell has changed my life."

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

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"."

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

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!"

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

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."

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

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."

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

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."

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

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

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.""

• Anony...
• April 16, 2012

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. "

• Nose...
• September 12, 2015

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."

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

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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 16, 2012

For Asthma, Maintenance "Completely effective for asthma maintenance, side effects - insomnia, weird dreams when able to sleep, headaches and nose bleeds. Only took for 4 weeks. Unfortunately, now after stopping it, have limited lifestyle (Singulair gave me back a life)."

• Merth
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 14, 2021

For Allergic Rhinitis "I was diagnosed with sinusitis in 2014 at age 31. Cause never determined. Ruled out allergies with allergy testing. Had a CT scan which showed excess mucus in my sinus cavities but no structural issues or polyps. I had a balloon sinuplasty which did not improve my symptoms. OTC meds and sprays never helped. My ENT decided to prescribe me Singulair as well as Azelastine spray. I started taking both at bedtime in October 2019. It's been over a year now and I haven't had any adverse reactions. I still have some mild sinus symptoms all year long but have only had a few flareups/infections. I used to have them constantly. I know a lot of people are scared of Singulair side effects and the black box warning, and it's good to be aware of potential side effects. For me, the risk was worth the reward. It's not a cure but it's definitely improved my quality of life."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 3, 2012

For Asthma, Maintenance "I rate Singulair with a ten because it has done everything I could have hoped for. I am 15 now and started taking it when I was 10 or 11. I am able to live my daily life without worrying about asthma, and I use albuterol 15 minutes before exercise through an inhaler, but without Singulair, I'm sure it would be much worse. I have had absolutely no side effects whatsoever, and I am severely allergic to peanuts, nuts, shellfish, and have had allergic reactions to other medicines in the past. This is wonderful!"

• Thenga
• October 26, 2015

For Allergic Rhinitis "I never had allergies until I was an adult. Most of my allergies are at night making it unbearable and hard to sleep. Nasal congestion itchy eyes and mouth. This would continue into the morning. During the day time I would get constant ear pressure and cracking. My doctor put me on singular (generic was given from the pharmacy) and my symptoms have improved significantly but I get nose bleeds more often which is a side effect. I've been on it for three months now. Still get the occasional stuffiness in the morning but much better over all."