Montelukast and asthma

[Ilis]

Hi everyone,

I hope you all are doing fine!

Short story of mine, I was diagnosed with both conditions, asthma and hyperventilation syndrome (also named breathing pattern disorder, and other names haha).

I have everyday breathing difficulty, dyspnea, shortness of breath, and it's been more than a year, therefore I can't do sport anymore! (Can't even walk for 30 minutes) and my pneumologist told me it was BPD that was causing my everyday shortness of breath, not my asthma. I did a ton of breathing exercices given by a breathing physio and it didn't help.

Another doctor gave me lately montelukast for 10 days (for another thing, it had nothing to do with asthma) and guess what! I noticed a huge improvement in my breathing pattern! That doctor decided to give it to me but for longer this time, and I wanted to know if some of you guys also had uncontrolled asthma, or asthma, and if it improved by taking montelukast? I can't wait to take that medecine!!

Thank you for sharing your experience,

Take care,

Ilis

[madonbrew]

Hi, yes I have taken montelukast for a few years now. It does seem to help me a lot! I hope you continue to feel better with it! Just be aware it can cause nightmares! So if you’re noticing any , it might be the culprit!

[Ilis in reply to madonbrew]

Hello,

I thank you for sharing your experience!

As you said, I also hope I'll be able to feel better after taking montelukast for a few weeks.

As previously said, it's been more than a year that I suffer from chronic dyspnea, so I hope so much that montelukast will finally bring me back at some "normality", or at least I hope I'll get a chronic improvement in my breathing pattern thanks to that medicine! I can't wait to start it !

I'm also glad to learn that Montelukast has helped you!! Thank you a lot for your nice answer,

I wish you the best,

Ilis

[Nanny1086 in reply to madonbrew]

i take mine in the morning now … no more nightmares .

[appyalison in reply to madonbrew]

Hi,I have been taking Montelukast, amongst many other forms of medication, for a long time. When I first went on it there was a notable improvement in my breathing. I do have nightmares sometimes but it is a small price to pay.

[madonbrew in reply to appyalison]

Yes I agree!

[Ilis in reply to appyalison]

Hi,

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Montelukast!

As I previously said, I haven't taken it for more than 10 days but I do hope I will receive an improvement from it, therefore I was curious about other people's experience.

Again, thank you for sharing

[four4]

If montelukast helps then ur condition is very likely to be asthma, if BPD exists, both will cause the symptoms worse.

[Ilis in reply to four4]

Hi,

Yes, it seems to be asthma... which means my pneumologist was probably wrong so I hope I'll finally be able to breathe properly after a few weeks taking montelukast!

Thank you for answering,

Best regards,

Ilis

[Lynneypin]

I took it first a couple of years and it helped a little. Then I got stomach issues and had to come off it. Just be aware of side effects. Good luck.

[Ilis in reply to Lynneypin]

Hello,

Thank your for sharing your experience. I'm sorry you had to stop it even though it was working for your asthma.

I've only taken it for 10 days so I don't know yet how my body will react to it when I'll be taking it for longer but I'll be attentive now that you've said me that.

Again, thank you a lot for answering!

Ilis

[peege]

Hi, I've taken it for many years with no side effects whatsoever - and I already had a weak stomach. When first prescribed I asked my then GP if it was harmful in any way & he replied that it wasn't, was a mild medication, that it was usually prescribed for asthmatic children for the allergic aspect of asthma. Always read all of the leaflet that comes with medications. I always take mine early evening after supper rather than at bedtime. Good luck, P

[Ilis in reply to peege]

Hi,

I thank you for your great advice! Also I am glad to read that it had helped you to manage asthma without any bad side effect!

Thank you a lot for your answer,

Ilis

[Chip_y2kuk]

Been on montelukast for years now amongst other stuff

[Ilis in reply to Chip_y2kuk]

And can I ask if it has helped you?

[Chip_y2kuk in reply to Ilis]

I didn't get on well with taking it of a night but switched to a morning and yes I did notice a difference

[Ilis in reply to Chip_y2kuk]

Well I'm glad you found a way so it could help you to feel better! Thank you for your answer!

[Nanny1086]

hi . yes ive been on Montelukast for a few years now . although i take mine in the morning as taking it at night caused me to have nightmares. they have helped with my breathing.

[Ilis in reply to Nanny1086]

Hello,

Thank your for sharing ! I have good hope that it will also help me then! Thank you!

[nmcv13]

I’ve taken montelukast for about 3 years, it’s helped enormously. I did have a few nightmares at first but they quickly stop. I have had no stomach issues and I usually do with anything like ibuprofen or aspirin. Good luck.

[Ilis in reply to nmcv13]

Hii,

I am so sorry I am late!

I am glad to learn that it has helped you as well! Can't wait to take those pills then!

Thank you for answering me!

[Willow7733]

My prescription ran out two weeks ago ( my doctor is on vacation), and I notice a HUGE difference. Especially at night. My breathing is is much worse.

[Ilis in reply to Willow7733]

Hello,

I am sorry to hear that. I hope you'll get better soon, life with asthma can be so exhausting.

Thank you for answering, I hope I'll get the same benefits as you have gotten from Montelukast!