Montelukast for Asthma, Maintenance User Reviews (Page 4)

Brand names: Singulair

Montelukast has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 108 reviews for the treatment of Asthma, Maintenance. 50% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 40% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Montelukast

Pmb
October 3, 2020

"For over a year, I was to terrified to try this medicine. However, out of desperation, I too decided to give this medicine a chance, especially since I knew several older people who were taking this. I have terrible depression and anxiety as I came from an abusive family, however I have NOT had any problems what so ever with the CVS pharmacy Teva manufacturer (Genetic) Montelukast Sodium 10mg tablets. I have been taking this medicine for 14 days. It does help with the asthma and allergies but I highly recommend allergy testing and allergy injections if needed as injections are more effective along with taking Montelukast. I think the problem that others are having could be a manufacturer problem as each manufacturer must use a different formula from the other. Also, this medicine is NOT for children or young adults so be warned! I have nothing but good things to say about this medicine however as with any medicine, use extreme caution. I also feared an allergic reaction, but that never happened."

10 / 10

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Lanne
Taken for 1 to 2 years
January 25, 2018

"Symptom: Blurred Vision. I was prescribed Singular for Asthma, it was very helpful - my lung capacity was improved as well. But I am suffering with a major side effect. I cannot read for more than 5 minutes as my central vision becomes very blurred. I am an artist and a writer so you can imagine how distraught I was. I consulted with my eye doctor 4 times concerning this problem and was referred to a specialist – they could not determine what was causing my blurred vision. Having read something on the internet about vision problems occurring with the generic version of Singular, I reduced my dosage by 50 percent then to 25 percent over a week’s time. My vision problems have decreased dramatically."

5 / 10

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Treula
Taken for less than 1 month
September 28, 2016

"This medication is extremely effective. Well on it for the very first time I did not get seasonal asthma or bronchitis. However I've been uncharacteristically sad and emotional. I've been talking to my friends about it because I can't understand why I'm being so emotional and sensitive. Today I looked at the bottle and saw the side effects. My emotions became unruly at the same time as I started taking the medication. I will be stopping it immediately"

4 / 10

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Mom...
Taken for less than 1 month
April 6, 2018

"My son first day on this drug was a mom’s worst nightmare. My son is 3 and a half old. On the first day, his nose was bleeding. The worst part was he was banging his leg on the furniture and saying “Mom, I want to hurt my self!” He kept saying it over and over. My son is the happiest and funniest boy you would ever meet. He is always happy and this was not like him at all. Today will be his first and will be the last day on this medication!!!!!"

1 / 10

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Kungf...
Taken for less than 1 month
January 18, 2020

"Please please please do not take this drug montelukast. If you are on it right now, please quit. Given to my 14 year old son for seasonal exercise induced asthma 2.5 weeks ago. After about a week of taking it, he would be very anxious during the day, overthink each and every thing, wake up with night sweats and generally be bogged down unreasonably. Made those two weeks on it a living nightmare. He had issues at school and listening to me. Stopped it 2 days ago and already seeing improvement of his sweating and mood."

2 / 10

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yeats
June 1, 2015

"I"ve taken both Singulair and Montekulast. The first time I took Singular, several years ago, I had nightmares filled with horror. I quit taking it. I now take montekulast and still have unusual and eerie dreams, but they are not full of the horror of those of several years ago. I also find it difficult to sleep more than a few hours at a time, partially because of the dreams, which waken me. However, it controls the night coughing better than any other drug I've used, from prednisone to advair. I will continue to take it unless the side effects worsen."

9 / 10

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cvdixon
Taken for 5 to 10 years
November 22, 2017

"Works very well at controlling my asthma. I've been on this medication well over 10 years. I currently take the generic version. I don't notice any difference except in price, it's much cheaper! I'm very happy with how well This medication has performed."

10 / 10

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Joe...
March 14, 2018

"I've been having a respiratory infection for about 3 months with tons of phlegm every single day and asthma on top of it. My doctor prescribed antibiotics - they didn't do anything then finally I was prescribed the Singulair. After the first pill I noticed that I got much more infection symptoms my phlegm turn back to yellow and I started getting burning in my belly liver pain throbbing headache and neck ache. After the second pill I woke up at 4 a.m. with 104° fever and I was freezing so much that my teeth were chattering and my liver pain was off the charts I stopped taking it immediately but the fever lasted for another 3 days and caught the flu. I would not recommend this drug for anybody that has any type of infection because it will stop your own immune system from fighting the infection and your infection symptoms will get way worse."

1 / 10

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Holco...
February 14, 2018

"I have been taking Singular for many years (around 15 years). When I first started taking it, the Singular worked great. It was not a generic and I was able to get off steroids by taking it. Within the past 3 months when I started taking one of the new generics, made by Camber Pharmaceutical and my wheezing and coughing started again. This new generic does not work. I found a bottle with about ten of the other Singular and started taking them and they worked. I tried again to take the new ones and started wheezing and coughing again."

1 / 10

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Cher...
January 2, 2013

"I am in my early 50's and was diagnosed with Allergy Asthma in June last year. I had bought a puppy and have a cat. I was tested for allergies and they tested positive to tree and grass pollens, cat and mainly the dog. I could barely breathe, coughed constantly and wheezed. I couldn't even walk upstairs without panting and wheezing. I was on two different inhalers and anti allergy tablets. After my third course of steroid tablets I was put on Montelukast and also Seratide Evohaler. I have been on this medication. I feel totally normal again and, more importantly, I am able to keep my dog!"

10 / 10

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GRP
Taken for less than 1 month
January 5, 2023

"I have asthma and chronic long-term allergic rhinitis. I produce a lot of mucus and have ongoing problems with post-nasal-drip. I've tried all sorts of treatments over the years, but nothing has really helped. I was hopeful when my GP prescribed Montelukast. However, within days of taking this, my condition worsened; I developed chronic sinusitis, otitis media, a sore throat and tongue. The drug made my mucous much thicker, making it hard to get rid of, which is the last thing I needed."

1 / 10

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Saman...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
November 7, 2021

"DO NOT FOR THE LOVE OF GOD TAKE THIS !!!!! I was one of those who swore by this drug at first because it was helping my asthma. But then I slowly noticed lack of energy, insomnia, depression, mood swings, lighter shorter periods, Etc. All of which could not be explained even with countless test. Then I started having weird dreams, then came the night sweats, and then the WORST symptom of all PANCREATITIS!! Which again the doctors were confused as to why I developed this all of a sudden with no cause. I don’t smoke, don’t drink, don’t do drugs yet some how my pancreas enzymes were through the roof. I couldn’t eat or drink without having pain I went down to eating once a day only to take my meds at night. The nausea, vomiting, and pain were unbearable. As of 11/04/2021 an ER doctor recommended I stop taking Singular as it was the only thing linked to all my other symptoms. The doctors are hopeful my pancreas will recover and my other symptoms will subside. DON'T TAKE THIS!!"

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Mrski...
Taken for less than 1 month
February 21, 2016

"It does not prevent my RAD response to my allergens. I now can't afford it. Singulair had allowed me to eat and be around my many other allergens without the cough and nasal drainage. So now I must resort to benadryl at least twice a day and my rescue inhaler twice daily. It is really sad that the insurance is now making it cost prohibitive to get Singulair. This has definitely affected my quality of life."

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Mom...
March 24, 2011

"I'll agree with those who say this medication has changed their lives. It really has. Before it came out - I couldn't do ANYTHING without needing an inhaler; after using this I knew what it was like to be "normal" -- lost 60 pounds, was able to walk distances, go up more than one flight of stairs, even jog short distances and garden (allergy/asthma nightmare before). Now as a mom, I WOULD NOT be able to keep up with my kids without this medication. To be fair, I will say I improved even more after moving out of the "smoking home" I grew up in. "

8 / 10

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Skylark
Taken for 10 years or more
April 17, 2018

"Singular has been a lifesaver for me. It helps both my asthma and allergic rhinitis with no side effects. I go on it every spring and fall and it completely keeps me from needing steroids and usually rescue inhalers. I haven’t had a single urgent care visit since this med came on the market."

10 / 10

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Pearl
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
May 12, 2021

"I get a lot of relief with my breathing since taking Montelukast. I can now breathe deeply and it’s also helped my rhinitis. The only brand I can tolerate and not suffer side-effects is Dr Reddy’s. Other brands made me feel depressed and very low......especially singulair"

10 / 10

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pollen...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
October 20, 2021

"This maintenance medicine helped me with asthmatic affects from allergens from intense pollen or mold seasons, and I also very much appreciate the precautions for mental health effects, released not long ago by the FDA. Physicians may emphasize the maintenance i.e. daily intake of the medicine, but pharmacists often see this medicine prescribed for seasonal durations, so confirming with my area pharmacist was pinnacle with some sleep agitations I experienced after ongoing use of the prescription. You may find it helpful to be open to these facts. For me, a 2-month ongoing intake of this medicine is a max, and a pharmacist explained he in fact most often sees patients prescribed it in 1-2 months durations, often for related allergy seasons. I had the best results coinciding with my routine loratadine 10mg maintenance antihistamine, which proves helpful year-round."

8 / 10

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Grate...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
May 8, 2024

Singulair (montelukast) "I was misdiagnosed and suffered for years until Singulair. After a month, I had a bout of depression, anxiety, nightmares (real bad), cramps in toes, etc. BUT I had a new lease on life. My debilitating asthma attacks were gone. Still, I opted to stop and switched to a similar product. It didn't work. My daily 7-11 asthma attacks were back. I was coughing until I was vomiting 3 times a day again. I was debilitated. So I made the conscious decision to go back to Singulair and keep close tabs on my mental health. It’s been a year now... no nightmares, no cramps, and I can breathe and live. I recommend it, but keep a very close watch and keep your doctor apprised regularly."

7 / 10

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nloza
June 18, 2015

Singulair (montelukast) "I suffered from asthma for long time, after taking Singular all gone Thank you!"

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Tayo
Taken for less than 1 month
July 4, 2020

Singulair (montelukast) "I’ve been using this medication for a few days and the anxiety is so bad. I think I’m going off of it. It was so expensive to buy but I can’t handle the way it makes me feel."

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Ellie
Taken for 1 to 6 months
July 26, 2019

Singulair (montelukast) "Singulair was so disappointing, I needed a game changer for my asthma and I was reassured that this could be it . Has made absolutely no difference."

1 / 10

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6Kayem
Taken for less than 1 month
November 5, 2014

Singulair (montelukast) "Had a bad reaction of hives and burning skin to this medicine. Tried it twice, worse reaction second time. Not good."

1 / 10

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Liz...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
January 25, 2020

Singulair (montelukast) "Currently on Singulair with no issues."

10 / 10

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Lpit
Taken for 5 to 10 years
January 16, 2017

Singulair (montelukast) "I have been on this for several years now and it helps to keep attacks down significantly. I can breathe so much better and it seems to help knock down allergic reaction to many things for me."

10 / 10

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overp...
July 25, 2018

Singulair (montelukast) "The generic is out. I have taken both and there is no difference. Buy the generic and do not waste your money on the name brand."

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