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Does singulair cross the blood brain barrier and does it cause dementia. singulair, now available as the generic montelukast, is a popular and effective allergy medication also used in asthmatics who have allergies. i read where it can. is it true?
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Singulair (generic montelukast) does indeed cross the blood brain barrier; however, it is NOT linked to dementia. In fact is it being studied in clinical trials as a possible TREATMENT for Alzheimer's Disease.
Answered 6/22/2021
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