Corpus Christi, TX
A 56-year-old male asked:
What is the diffetence between atarax and singulair (montelukast)?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. David Liuanswered
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 21 years experience
Different actions: atarax or hydroxyzine is a first generation antihistamine, which works by suppressing the release of histamine, a transmitter which causes the symptoms of allergy. singulair, or montelukast works much earlier in the pathways for allergy, and tends not to have the sedating effects of hydroxyzine or diphenhydramine (benedryl). it is also effective in asthma.
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Dr. Michael Ruppanswered
Allergy and Immunology 23 years experience
Different Drugs: Singulair (montelukast) is a drug which blocks leukotrienes which are inflammatory chemicals made by your immune system in allergic reactions. Atarax blocks histamine.
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Last updated May 16, 2018
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