Montelukast for Asthma, Maintenance User Reviews (Page 3)

• Mommy
• March 10, 2020

"Monteleukast has been life changing for me. Within 3 days of starting the drug I slept through the night without being woken by a tight chest. It has really improved my asthma control. I was told by the asthma nurse that it works for 50% of people and does nothing for the other 50%, I would know within a week. I have felt more anxious but this has been helped by 50mg sertraline. I am better than I have been in years."

• Turn2...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 19, 2017

"Allergy testing came back negative but when I kept having cold weather induced asthma my doctor wanted me to try this. I'm already on symbicort & was doing good except cold weather. Well, the montelukestat helped it completely. We had a very cold winter this year & I was totally fine outdoors. Also I don't have any of the side effects some people mentioned, I feel great!!!"

• I...
• June 14, 2017

"Hello , I'm an 19 y/o and I've been on this medication for almost 2 months now. Since I've taken it I have extreme nightmares and weird sleeping patterns, all this time I've thought that it was helping me but in reality it has broken my life into piece. I'm can't sleep on a normal pattern and having lack off sleep which has caused me to become irritable and not have a clear train of thought. If yourself or anyone you know is taking this medication PLEASE monitor their behavior and sleep pattern."

• Anonymous
• October 17, 2012

"My son has been on this medication since he was four. He is now 8. He has been a tough child and I have had some suspicion that something is awry. After reading some of the responses, I had an ah haw moment. He has been irritable and having tantrums lately. It is rare that he is happy. He nags and whines. He has no asthma symptoms but I'm not sure if this is due to this medication or he has outgrown it. I am taking him off this medication and see if I see a change in his disposition."

• Doodle
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2021

Singulair (montelukast) "I used to have trouble breathing. Would exhale a deep breath and wheeze and cough. I would have to hit my reliever inhaler 3 to 4 times a day. I would wake up at least twice a night to hit my inhaler. I am allergic to nature. I took Singulair for the first night a day ago and slept through the night. Woke up able to breath. I also have been in a very good mood. Not sure if thats because I can breath or got a good night's sleep. Either way its because of Singulair."

• Ellie
• July 27, 2020

Singulair (montelukast) "I stopped taking Montelukast after several years. Learned of an FDA warning re: cognitive effects. My breathing has worsened significantly in recent months. My breathing worsened this spring 2020 post MS exacerbation. My air conditioner was occupied by birds - mgmt. neglect of outside grille to prevent birds, bats, etc. I also use AC for MS. Tested neg. for SARS CoV2 April 2020. Started nebulizer yesterday to complement Advair. I will try Montelukast again. Mood wise I did not notice anything significant. Anxiety per MS is a given-like living on the edge of a cliff. Stupidity reigned in mgmt as they refused to clean the air conditioner for pathogens. They violated Fair Housing Law - acted in accordance with Human Rights. 30th Ann. of ADA 7-26-20!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 1, 2012

Singulair (montelukast) "I've been taking Singulair for three weeks now after going off Advair, which is no longer covered by my insurance. I now have to use a rescue inhaler several times a day and am constantly coughing and feel out of breath and tired. Maybe three weeks isn't long enough a trial period. I'm hoping my breathing gets better in the next week or I'm calling the doctor to try another medication. "

• Misoman
• April 24, 2010

Singulair (montelukast) "My asthma's been getting worse every year, and spring allergy season is the worst. I got on Singulair three weeks ago and it's completely changed my life. I haven't needed my Albuterol at all in the last two weeks. I can breathe free and easy. For the first time in years, I've been able to walk to the store without wheezing. I wish I'd gotten on this a long time ago, but until recently I couldn't afford the prescription cost. I'll really be happy when a generic is available."

• DPano
• May 8, 2019

"This montelukast medication is awful! But at least reading these reviews puts me at ease that I’m not going to go insane cause that’s literally where I felt I was heading after just 3 weeks into taking these without realising it was these. Then 3 days ago when I looked at the instructions and other information and stopped taking them immediately. Never in my life have I experienced mental issues before taking this, and all of a sudden on montelukast I was having a panic attacks, feeling anxious and depressed, getting tremors just the most horrible things that I never understood before I felt this! Now I know what people go through. But this drug causes these effects and apparently it’s not that uncommon either if you read the instructions, 1 in 100 will experience these side affects, in the scale of things that isn’t that rare at all I think. These side effects are dying down but far from normal yet, clearly the reviews here speak volumes. Horrible horrible drug, Stay clear of montelukast!!!!!!"

• ENFP
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 2, 2016

"This medication worked wonders for my asthma! No wheezing and no longer needed my rescue inhaler. After about 2 weeks of taking montelukast my feet and ankles started swelling and my hands and feet started going numb. I eventually had to go to the ER and learned that I had extremely high levels of eosinophils in my blood and was advised to stop taking montelukast immediately. I have been off of montelukast for about a month now, and I am finally getting feeling back in my fingers and toes. If you experience swelling or numbness, get yourself to a doctor and stop taking this medication right away!"

• Cathe...
• March 22, 2016

"I have severe asthma in response to animal fur and house dust as well as rhinitus, swollen eyes and skin weals in extreme cases. I obviously avoided these danger areas but found it limiting. I have kept my mild ongoing asthma under control using Ventolin and Seretide over the years and have also had to take one Cetirizine antihistamine a day for the last 10 years for chronic idiopathic urticaria. No one could tell me what it was that was causing the Hives. Recently, I got a dog, did some online research and found Singulair Montelukast. OMG why wasn't this mentioned before. I got my GP to prescribe it. In short...I do not get asthma, I no longer sneeze, my eyes are not itching/swollen and do not have urticaria anymore!!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 19, 2017

"I was put on this drug for Asthma control (coughing up clear jelly type mucus from all my inhaler use) and allergies as I kept getting chest infections and sinusitis as well as bad asthma symptoms which I've had all my life. My inhalers were no longer working sufficiently so a doctor at the hospital prescribed me this drug. I can say that I felt a difference very quickly and have never been able to breath so well. It has made such a difference to my daily life. I have only taken my blue inhalers once since on it and I don't feel so out of breath in the cold and when doing exercise anymore. It has definitely helped with my allergies too. Life changer for me! I haven't been on it long enough to advise any side effects but so far so good."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 5, 2012

Singulair (montelukast) "Compared to last year, a feel may grass pollen allergy far less in my airways this year. Before starting Singulair, I could get asthma attacks of just low amounts of grass pollen. Now, my tolerance has greatly improved. The same goes with my eyes. It took some weeks, but now I hardly need eye drops (i.e. Cromolyn) any more. This medicine has truly exceeded my expectations. Side effects were slight itching and drowsiness the first two weeks or so."

• Flo
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 2, 2020

"I’m really struggling with this. My child has been having terrible episodes since she was a baby. I found Montelukaskt absolutely amazing for her, it has literally kept her out of hospital but I thought I was imagining the terrible side effects until I read this thread. She becomes very angry quickly, having random outbursts. Has night terrors and hyperactivity. Cries uncontrollably about seemingly nothing. Can’t cope with the smallest of things. Is always thirsty and the list goes on and on. How can 4mg that helps so amazingly with her breathing do such awful things to her? I read the leaflet again and again and all the symptoms she was getting were in the “uncommon” section so I naturally thought I had got it wrong. Especially as she has special needs but even more reason why I want her off it as she can’t get a good enough assessment with all these side effects and it can’t be good for her little brain. I’ve tried giving only when needed but that isn’t recommended."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 17, 2020

"I had a severe allergic reaction to montelukast. Skin rash, difficulty breathing, high blood pressure, hot flash, legs tingly. Weird dreams, cough worse. Quit taking after 2 days. Feel terrible on it."

• Anony...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 9, 2020

"DO NOT TAKE SINGULAIR (MONTELUKAST)! While on I had severe mental health issues and was very down and depressed. Could not focus in school at all and it was such a low point for me. Really didn’t notice much of a difference in my allergic asthma at all either."

• Anonymous
• September 16, 2010

Singulair (montelukast) "I have been using Singulair for an extended time. It seems to help with asthma, but I'm wondering if I developed side effects and just didn't realize. If I'm barely bumped I get bad bruises; I have sinus infections very frequently and lately I have a low grade fever often with no apparent cause. "

• LeftC...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 20, 2021

"I am a licensed mental health counselor and have taken Montelukast without any neuropsych issues. It has helped me breathe again, where daily Flonase and antihistamines did very little for my non-allergic rhinitis and seasonal asthma."

• Monte...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 4, 2021

"I generally try to avoid medicines (allopathic) since they are not without side effect. After turning 40, I suddenly developed asthma when I never had earlier. Doctor linked it to family history and recommended Montelukast. I was never alerted of possible side effects. I have (had) been taking Montelukast on and off since 2 years now without any side effect. I could sleep easily after taking a pill each night. However innocuous the small pills may seem, I didn't want to get addicted to it. After taking it on and off for 2 years, I just googled the side effects (so late) and saw such horrible experiences. I would instead recommend to take natural anti-histamine/anti-allergy food. I take: Ginger (1/2 inch), Honey 1 teaspoon, black pepper, cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon), lemon and mix it together to eat. And also Apple Cider Vinegar (taken separately before meal)."

• cats_...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 27, 2016

"I decided to try Montelukast(generic of Singulair) after a severe bout of cough/flu aggravated by my asthma; which lasted for well over 8 weeks. Initially I had a very bad headache for at least a week, unabating, and the unusual fatigue and tiredness regardless of what activity I did. The headache dissipated but the lethargy has continued and I never felt like I regained the energy I used to have. So this is very disturbing. I had hoped that after persisting with it for 4-5 months I would feel better but I don't. The tiredness pretty much starts almost immediately after I have taken the tablet in the evening. The other thing which is annoying is the stupid, senseless dreams which I find very hard to wake up from!"

• Thank...
• September 30, 2017

"This did increase my son's asthma numbers and he took it for a year w/o noticeable side effects. However, I took ONE tablet after asking to be prescribed this drug for allergies. And I turned way crazy! Took it before bed, sweated so much all night my sheets were drenched! Woke up to tremors, big time. At work, the first little thing that I could not figure out, I lost all control over my emotions! It then went from bad to worse, as I suddenly did not care about my life, I was down at the bottom of a dark hole. I texted my SO I was going to write up my will in case I didn't last the weekend! Did not suspect pill at first...but thank God I didn't take it again and was back to normal-Beware!"

• Os5999
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2017

"Spent the almost the full month on montelukast. Thought it was working ok, felt some sleepiness but was told that was normal. By the middle of the month I had experienced almost daily panics attacks and mood swings. By the end of the month depression arrived which got even darker. Felt like myself again about 3 days after stopping the dose. Anyone prescribed this should be aware of this possibility before they start, not by finding help online like I did. It can be helpful, but in my case was completely not worth it"

• Rose
• November 13, 2020

"On montelukast I had headaches, restlessness, restless leg and acid reflux got worse. My whole body ached. Then I started having dreams. It felt like these vivid dreams would last all night. I was falling asleep earlier and waking up later. Sleeping 10+ hours and wake feeling I had not slept any. The dreams turned into vivid nightmares waking me. I was exhausted. I was in a constant fog and my brain and body didn't want to function. I stopped montelukast 6 days ago. I don't feel normal yet. Still dreaming and tired but the dreams are less vivid and not scary. I'm still sore and worn out and I've had an achey stomach since I stopped but I'm not sure if its an effect of this. The only positive is it did help the asthma and now that I stopped I can feel it again. I will take asthma over the effects of this medication any day though. I am giving a negative rating since the terrible side effects so greatly outweigh the benefits. It completely destroyed my quality of life by the end period of taking this."

• orange
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 22, 2016

"Taking montelukast for a week now and I do notice improvement with my asthma. However, the side effects are not worth dealing with. Right away I started having crazy dreams every night while on it. I also felt very anxious. As much as it did help with my asthma, I will not continue to take it. I will be just fine with just the Advir Disk."

• Alarm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 27, 2020

"I’ve mild asthma, exacerbated by exposure to chemicals & exercise in extreme weather. May 2020 diagnosed with mold allergy, GP prescribed montelukast—it's modestly reduced symptoms. Suffer from depression & anxiety, gen. well controlled, despite stress of COVID Fast-forward to Sept. 2020—depression/anxiety much worse. Frequent suicidal ideation & anxiety that’s much more palpable physiologically. Lost my job, fired for having "compatibility" issues—very uncharacteristic of me I see pattern of suicidal ideation & increased anxiety, agitation, isolating & quicker to anger than usual & how it's negatively impacted me past 5 months. Psych dropped me after 3yrs — feels incapable of adequately treating me (we'd gone thru many med changes since May with no improvement). I see the temporal connection of starting montelukast & am wondering if it's been the culprit all along. Can't believe none of my doctors thought of this despite its black-box warning nor gave me any heads up"