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I am 32, suffering from c pox now. i used to take montek-lc as per doctor's recommendation for allergy. is it harmful to continue now or not?

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Ok: There is no known drug interaction from singulair (montelukast) and you can take it at any time as long as it is indicated for your disease. It will not affect your c pox one way or another.

Answered 3/28/2014

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A member asked:

I am 32, suffering from c pox now. i used to take montek-lc as per doctor's recommendation for allergy. is it harmful to continue now or not?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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