montelukast

[Mrteddycat]

been on this for a cpl weeks. Sharp pins and needles in lower legs. Not good. Think ill come off them

[Lysistrata Administrator Community Ambassador]

Hi Mrteddycat, sorry to hear you're having side effects. Please do discuss this with your GP or asthma nurse and don't just stop them. They should work with you to find an alternative, as you were presumably put on montelukast because your other medications weren't keeping it under control.

You could also call the nurses on the helpline to discuss other options to take to the GP/asthma nurse. 0300 2225800 or WhatsApp on 07999 377 775 Monday-Friday 0915-5pm

[Mrteddycat in reply to Lysistrata]

Hi thanks for reply . Been put on a different inhaler today. hopefully help big time .

[Gwalltarian]

it might be coincidental and nothing to do with the Montelukast. See your GP

[12optima34]

Not aware of this side effect but believe it has many various side effects .sorry not to be more helpful.

[Butterfly2honey]

I’ve never noticed any side effects from taking Montelukast, I’ve been on it for a few years now. I agree with the other speak with your GP or Asthma nurse before you stop taking it as just dropping off this medication could cause you problems and they may give you something else that you can replace it with and start taking straight away.

Let us know how you get on.

[Mrteddycat in reply to Butterfly2honey]

Not been on it long and ive felt ok coming off it butterfly. On a different inhaler too , see how it goes.