Montelukast

[Manoze]

I am taking montelukast from 2 weeks. And I am having several side effects from it. I feel like I am going to die. My gastric is being worse. My coughing hasn't stopped and shortness of breath. I always do vomit after eating. I am having urine burn and nerves irritation. Plz help me deal with it. Should I stop medication. But when I do vomit I feel better.

[twinkly29]

It sounds like you could do with speaking to your GP. While one needs to work through side effects usually, when they're at a point they're causing that level of impact then it warrants a review I think.

However it sounds rather like severe reflux - presumably you had that before anyway from what you describe but perhaps the montelukast has made it worse? Are you on medication for it?

[Bu997 in reply to twinkly29]

Hi Manoze,I have been on Montelukast for about 9 months and have struggled with vivid dreams and waking up in the night from the beginning as well as muscle cramps. However, it does seem to have a good effect on shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing so I want to persevere. As I am quite a small build, I am trying the children’s 5mg dose (Up to 14 year old dose) to see if that will ease the side effects. As Twinkly says, it would be a good idea to discuss possible side effects and reflux which does sound severe with your GP.

[PeakyBlinder50 in reply to Bu997]

I had nightmares then my Consultant said take it in the morning first thing so no more nightmares.

[Emzcat41]

I would 100% speak to GP. I had severe stomach pain and vomiting on it and had to stop after 3 nights of taking it. Gp put me down as allergic to it - please speak to them, you can’t keep vomiting after food x

[Celie1]

Sorry to hear you’re having such a bad reaction. I also started on Montelukast this week and I take omeprazole for the reflux and so far have been ok. 🤞

I would go back to the GP if I were you. Are you taking anything for the reflux?

[Itswonderful]

Dear Manoze. Contact your GP or 111 today without delay.

[ALUK_Nurses Partner ALUK Asthma Nurse]

Hi Manoze, I hope you are ok and got the medical help you needed? asthma.org.uk/advice/manage...