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My dr and i decided to try stopping montelukast, taken for years for chronic hives. i forgot to ask if it needs to be tapered or just stop taking it?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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My opinion only: TAPER ...when possible with ANY medication is the preferable way to stop without a REBOUND (return)of the symptomatology ! Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 10/28/2017

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A member asked:

My dr and i decided to try stopping montelukast, taken for years for chronic hives. i forgot to ask if it needs to be tapered or just stop taking it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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