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Is it ok to take primatene tablets? i have really bad allergies and was prescribed singulair (montelukast) two years ago. zyrtec does not help me. symptoms persist and now i also have chest tightness and i squeek when i breathe at night.

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Dr. Joram Seggev answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Allergy & Immunology

Agree : Agree with both answers. From what you describe you probably have seasonal asthma that is not controlled on what you are taking and you need to receive appropriate prescription medication.

Answered 9/21/2017

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Dr. Thomas Johnson answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

I : I recommend that you see a provider and receive appropriate therapy.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

Is it ok to take primatene tablets? i have really bad allergies and was prescribed singulair (montelukast) two years ago. zyrtec does not help me. symptoms persist and now i also have chest tightness and i squeek when i breathe at night.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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Dr. Thomas Johnson answered

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