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A 31-year-old female asked:
I have been put on montelukast, since taking for past week my chest is getting tighter. is this a side effect?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Linda Greenanswered
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 47 years experience
Could be: Chest tightness could be a side effect or simply an indication that it is not effective for you. Call your doctor about this. You probably need a different medication.
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Dr. Charles Turckanswered
Pharmacology 19 years experience
Not likely: Chest tightness is not a known side effect of montelukast. Even so, chest pain or tightness, regardless of cause, is always reason to get in touch with your doctor for proper evaluation.
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Last updated Oct 15, 2019
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