Singulair with a infection

[Rocco44]

Should you stop taking Singulair if you have a sinus or chest infection ( green phlegm)

[Gambit62 Administrator]

please consult with your pharmacist or doctor if the medication was prescribed.

[Rocco44 in reply to Gambit62]

If ?

Of course it was

Just wondering as with a nasal spray you stop taking it with a infection

[Gambit62 Administrator in reply to Rocco44]

Rocco44, not everyone on this site is from the UK and even people in the UK source medications from abroad.

This forum is not a substitute for medical advice which is why I have suggested that you consult a medical professional.

[Rocco44 in reply to Gambit62]

Ok

I asked because my GP said keeping taking them , but I have my doubts

As he thought keep taking the nasal spray untill I pointed out you shouldn’t

[Gambit62 Administrator in reply to Rocco44]

GPs aren't always familiar with the exact ins and outs of medications which is why I suggested talking to a pharmacist if you want a second opinion.

[Rocco44 in reply to Gambit62]

Ok

[JanD236]

I see from a previous post that you’re taking Singulair for sinus problems. If you have green phlegm I think you will need to see a doctor in case of infection.

[Rocco44 in reply to JanD236]

I’ve suffered with my Sinus for years now , find just letting the infection run it’s course 9/10 times works best , only take antibiotics if infection phlegm still green/yellow after 3 days .

Find I recover quicker without Antibiotics

[Foggyme Administrator]

Rocco44.

Singular is a bronchodilator which can be used to treat asthma, allergic rhinitis, sinus problems etc. and therefore acts to dilate the airways / sinuses and also moderate allergic reaction.

Here's more information about Singular:

drugs.com/singulair.html

If you have a sinus and / or chest infection plus another underlying condition (asthma/allergies/sinusitis etc.) it’s important that you see a GP if you're coughing up green phlegm as this is often (but not always) indicative of infection...in which case antibiotics may be required (not entirely clear whether you have done so, or not).

If you have seen a GP and been advised to keep taking this, then that sounds like the right advice, given what the drugs is prescribed for (the singular will open your airways / sinuses or control allergic reaction and make it easier to breath - conversely, if you stop it, your airways will become more constricted and stopping it may exacerbate asthma or allergy / sinus problems (whichever it was prescribed for). If

If Singular is used to control asthma, stopping the drug can result in an increased risk of asthma attack.

In the presence of infection (chest or sinuses), it’s even more important that the airways / sinuses don't become even more constricted, blocked, or inflamed, hence your GP's advice to keep taking the Singular.

If you're still in doubt, or want a second opinion in respect of your GP's advice, suggest you follow Gambit62 's advice and consult with a pharmacist.

Please don't stop the Singular unless a doctor advises you to do so (if pharmacist is concerned, they will refer you back to a GP).

Good luck.

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[Rocco44 in reply to Foggyme]

Thanks for the reply

Cheers

[Foggyme Administrator in reply to Rocco44]

Forgot to say...most common cause of chest / sinus infection is viral...in which case, it will usually resolve without antibiotics. If temperature is 38C or above, more likely to be bacterial, in which case antibiotics are usually required.

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[Rocco44 in reply to Foggyme]

Cheers