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A member asked:

Does montelukast cause addiction? can it cause asthma? i don't have asthma but have been experiencing post nasal drip. is this a ok medic. for that?

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No, No, Maybe: Montelukast does not cause addiction. Nor does it cause asthma; it is often used to treat asthma but can also be used to treat allergies especially if other medicine such as antihistamines and prescription nasal sprays fail to offer significant relief.

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Answered 10/24/2016

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