Question 1

is singulair (montelukast) effective by itself?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Montelukast is effective as a "controller" medication in mild asthma and also is approved by the fda for  allergic rhinitis (hay fever). It may be used alone or with other allergy/asthma medications. All ashtmatics should have a "reliever inhaler" in addition to their controller medication.

Question 2

best time to take singulair (montelukast) oral 10mg?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacist: Since it's a once a day medication it may not matter what  time you take it as long as it's the same time each day. Your pharmacist can advise you about dosing as he/she has access to all the information about medications.

Question 3

please describe the medication: singulair (montelukast)?

Accepted Answer

Anti-inflammatory: It is an oral medicine. It belongs to a class of medications known as leukotriene receptor blockers. Leukotrienes are chemicals produced by white blood cells that cause inflammation and cause changes in the airway that lead to asthma. Blocking the leukotriene receptor is a very useful and effective way of controlling asthma. It is also useful in some forms of cough

Question 4

can you die from taking too much singulair (montelukast)?

Accepted Answer

Maybe.: Overdoses of Singulair (montelukast) are rare.  The outcome depends on multiple factors, like what other meds you take, and any medical problems you may have.  Don't do it. If you are thinking about doing this, please don't!   You will hurt not only yourself, but everyone who matters to you.  See www.suicide.org for the number of a hot line in your location.  If you have taken a lot, call 911 or Poison Control!

Question 5

can taking singulair (montelukast) once a day stunt my growth?

Accepted Answer

No: I'm unable to find any data demonstrating that singulair (montelukast) negatively impacts growth. We see kids on this medication quite a bit.  The growth issues for kids with asthma are related to the concomitant use of chronic oral corticosteroids and rarely the inhaled ones also. Chronic illness will impair growth, but if singulair (montelukast) keeps asthma in check it shouldn't be a growth concern by itself.

Question 6

can singulair (montelukast) be replaced with generics like myteka?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Myteka is also montelukast, and like Singulair, comes in 4mg packets or chewables, 5 mg chewables, and 10 mg tablets. Generics have approximately the same effects as the name brand... because the rules usually don't require generics to be 100% identical in effects compared to the original brand name product.

Question 7

how long does it take for singulair (montelukast) to be effective?

Accepted Answer

2: Singulair (montelukast) can be effective in as few as 2 hours.  For patients with exercise induced asthma should take singulair (montelukast) at least 2 hours before exercise to be able to feel the effect of the medication.  Because of the inflammatory nature of asthma in most other cases it can take several days to achieve full benefit of the singulair (montelukast).

Question 8

what happens to my body if i double dosed on singulair (montelukast)?

Accepted Answer

Nothing spectacular: Hoping it is only a double dosing, you can sleep it off. If not the case, then better to pay a visit to the er and get evaluated.

Question 9

can i take singulair (montelukast) and alkazellter night time together?

Accepted Answer

Should use caution: Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine) during treatment with this medication. Since Singulair (montelukast) is a leukotriene inhibitor, it does not constitute a contraindication but call your doctor if you experience any untoward reaction with their concomitant use.

Question 10

why does the dr. wants me to take singulair (montelukast) before bedtime?

Accepted Answer

Prevention: Singulair (montelukast) is used as a maintenance medication to prevent flares of asthma. If you are not sure of a prescription that a doctor writes for you, you should ask the doctor to explain it to you at the appointment. That way you both are on the same page, and can avoid errors.

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Best time to take singulair (montelukast) oral 10mg?

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Please describe the medication: singulair (montelukast)?

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Can you die from taking too much singulair (montelukast)?

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Can taking singulair (montelukast) once a day stunt my growth?

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Can singulair (montelukast) be replaced with generics like myteka?

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How long does it take for singulair (montelukast) to be effective?

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What happens to my body if i double dosed on singulair (montelukast)?

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Can i take singulair (montelukast) and alkazellter night time together?

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Why does the dr. wants me to take singulair (montelukast) before bedtime?

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