Montelukast

[Stevehalstead]

Evening all just wonderd if the benefits of montelukast outweighs the possible flu like side effects I seemed to experience with it last summer I stopped taking it after three days made me feel suicidal and gave me flu lol key symptoms could I have had a bad cold was it even the drug ? I'm getting desperate and don't seem to get anywhere with my gp

[MoyB]

I've been taking Montelukast for over a year with no obvious side effects. Perhaps I've been lucky. Hope you soon get some answers to what's causing your problems. x Moy

[Stevehalstead in reply to MoyB]

Thanks for your reply moy I'm going to ask if I can try one of the simaler drugs if not I'm going to gamble and take montelukast again

[mrsmummy]

Have you checked the leaflet that comes with it for the list of side-effects?

"Possible side effects of montelukast:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Cough; diarrhea; headache; indigestion; mild sore throat; mild stomach pain; nausea; runny or stuffy nose; stomach upset; tiredness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing or swallowing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, throat, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); chest pain; confusion; dark urine; ear pain; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; flu-like symptoms; irregular heartbeat; mental or mood changes (eg, agitation, aggression, hostility, anxiety, depression, strange dreams, sleepwalking, tremor, hallucinations, restlessness, irritability); new or worsening breathing problems; numbness or tingling of the hands or feet; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe or persistent stomach pain, with or without nausea or vomiting; sinus pain; suicidal thoughts or actions; swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet; tremor; trouble sleeping; unusual bruising or bleeding; upper respiratory infection; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA."

drugs.com/cdi/montelukast.html

[Stevehalstead in reply to mrsmummy]

Thanks mrsmummy I had flu like symptoms which faded after I stopped taking it was woundering wether it was coincidental

[TuckBox2]

Hi Steve,

I've been taking Montelukast for over 15 years, I don't remember any adverse side effects. I do seem to be less prone to hayfever while I've been on it.

[Stevehalstead in reply to TuckBox2]

Thanks tuckbox that's what seems to aggravate me most I'm constantly full of mukas I've asked to be put on something similar

[TuckBox2 in reply to Stevehalstead]

I am on carbocisteine to help thin the mucus to making it easier to clear.

[Stevehalstead in reply to TuckBox2]

Is that prescription only ? I took a montelukast pill last night seemed to clear my mucus ! Fingers crossed no side effects as yet

[TuckBox2 in reply to Stevehalstead]

I'm also on Montelukast, but still have problems clearing mucus off my lungs which is why I am still on Carbocisteine.