Monteklast

[MrsP70]

Hi everyone, my Dr has just given me Monteklast for my Asthma and long standing cough.

I have taken one for two days but have noticed today my ankles are swollen and my my legs are .

Has this happened to any one taking this and I do have CKD 3b

[helenlw7]

I’ve been taking Montelukast for about 12 years when I started with an almost continuous cough. It stopped the coughing at night. My ankles and legs aren’t swollen. I don’t have CKD.

[MrsP70 in reply to helenlw7]

It’s stopped my coughing at night which is great but still coughing and wheezy in day, hoping I will be ok the more I take

[helenlw7 in reply to MrsP70]

I got diagnosed with asthma and bronchiecstasis at the same time

[bassets in reply to helenlw7]

I did too. How does it affect you?

[helenlw7 in reply to bassets]

I’m not convinced I have bronchiecstasis - I no longer have a cough, and when do cough, which is very rarely, it is a dry cough.

[bassets in reply to helenlw7]

That's good!

[sassy59]

Hubby Pete has taken Montelukast for some years and no ankle or legs swelling as such but he does have CKD. No idea what stage.

[Ern007 in reply to sassy59]

I never found Montelukast any use, I had asthma before COPD and it was tried twice. Nothing. I have CKD Stage 3 alternated at times with CKD stage 3B - no swelling for me either - There are 5 stages of COPD - I have had this for quite a number of years. x

[MrsP70 in reply to Ern007]

My Dr insists my asthma has got worse I think it’s the acid refluxthat has made it so would like to see a respiratory specialist but he just ignores me ,I feel if I change Dr he might be just as bad.

I have no confidence in GPs anymore I am in the Uk

[Ern007 in reply to MrsP70]

I have had Acid Rexul for years, it has caused a bleed and pain, never affected my breathing.

My GP is fine, a village practice, miles better than town.

Mind you if you don't mind me askin Hope you get sorted.g, would it not be better to be referred to rules out -ot not, worstening Asthma.

[MrsP70 in reply to Ern007]

Yes it would but it seems my Dr doesn’t want to listen to me

[Patk1 in reply to MrsP70]

Put Yr foot down with gp,insist on a referral.many of us have found in recent years,we've to be very proactive re healthcare

[bassets in reply to MrsP70]

Our village GP practice is good. Can you change practices?

[madonbrew]

Hi, I’ve been taking montelukast for years and also have CKD3b but I don’t have swollen ankles. I’ve not noticed any side effects from montlukast other than crazy dreams and nightmares sometimes. But nothing CKD related.

[Gingerninjas]

I take monteleucast. And have CKD stage 3 I have had no problems. Hope you get sorted soon .

[Ergendl]

If an information leaflet came with the medication, does that mention fluid retention or swollen ankles?

[MrsP70 in reply to Ergendl]

No it does not, so have to give it a few more days and will see how it goes , I forgot to say I have multiple drug intolerances so am hoping this isn’t going to be another.

[Bowcat]

Hi , I have Asthma bronchiectasis and CKD among other health issues and I had the same problem as you! I was put on montelucast and ended up in A/E with swollen Ankles and legs, blue lips and breathlessness. After so many tests and 13 hours later it turned out I was allergic to it. So they took me off those then put me on Spiriva more side effects so they said I must stop and give my body a rest to recover from all these side effects. After a break they said they would try me on something else 🤔, it's exhausting as I have so many intolerances to certain meds. They also did a blood test for Allergies. I wouldn't put up with it . Is there another Dr that you could see at your surgery or maybe call 111 and mention your symptoms to them. Or maybe call the Asthma helpline. But I hope you get it sorted soon. Good luck 🤞

[MrsP70 in reply to Bowcat]

Hi I am thinking that I may be allergic to it as on the leaflet it doesn’t say swelling is an adverse reaction. I have very limited faith in my Dr to help me sort things out ,

It has helped with the coughing at night but I am getting more breathless and coughing from about tea time I have decided to give this med a week and will go to A&E if my breathing gets worse because I know I will not be able to see a Dr for days at my surgery. Or the swelling in my legs or ankles

[Bowcat in reply to MrsP70]

Yes in my opinion I think you should speak to someone about it. Maybe call the Asthma helpline today for advice. All the best

[SuziElley]

Two days isn’t very long, I’d give it at least a week or two, unless you’re really worried, in which case go back to your doctor. I’ve taken montelukast for some time now with no adverse side effects.

[Bowcat in reply to SuziElley]

Hi, we are all different though and I ended up in A/ E after just 2 days!

[GDanker]

I do not know if this is common but I recently was prescribed Montelukast 10mg and I took it for two weeks, all the while having severe side effects. Perhaps, this is a rare reaction, but I had to wean myself off of it!

[MrsP70 in reply to GDanker]

I hope it’s not, but although I am not coughing in the night when it get to late afternoon I start coughing again and getting more out of breath as others have said on here I really need to see a respiratory specialist