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After i stop taking singulair (montelukast) for a day or more i get heartburn like symptoms. i would like to consider stopping the drug but it is painful when i do?

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Dr. Marvin Den answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

See your doctor: It is unclear why this is happening. You should see your doctor and discuss, why are you getting those symptoms.

Answered 3/5/2013

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