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A member asked:

Does montelukast cause bad side effects? like anxiety & aggression? i have sinus drainage but don't feel like this is the right medication prescribed

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Dr. Dheeraj Raina answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes. Talk to doc: For some time now it has been known that montelukast and other drugs like it can cause mood changes. In general if you experience side-effects from any prescription med or find it unhelpful, the best course of action is to discuss this with the prescribing doctor.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 5/18/2013

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