Singulair Side effects
Singulair is a famous prescription medication to treat asthma symptoms in adults as well as children who are 12 months and older. It is also prescribed by doctors to heal the symptoms of allergies caused by allergens such as pollen. It can treat outdoor allergies in adults and children above 2 years of age and indoor allergies in adults and children who are six months or older. Much as it is the best prescribed medication to treat asthma symptoms, it is not without side effects.
Here is the list of side-effects that may be possible with respect to Singulair:
- Singulair can trigger an allergic reaction like hives, swelling of the face, neck and lips. It can also cause difficulty in breathing. When any of these symptoms surface, make sure you get in touch with a doctor immediately or seek emergency help.
- Less serious Singulair side effects include headache, upset stomach, diarrhea, tired feeling, tooth pain, fever, stuffy nose, hoarse voice, cough, skin itch and mild rash.
- The serious side effects apart from the ones listed in point 1, includes mood swings, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts; severe skin rash, muscle weakness, numbness, tingling of the skin, pain, shivering, intense pain in the sinus region, irritation, worsening of the asthma symptoms
It goes without saying that you should inform your doctor about the side-effects and when they are of the serious nature (as mentioned in point 1 and 3), you should let the doctor know quickly so that he or she can change the medicine or alter the dose.
Bear in mind that Singulair is not a fast-relief medicine when you already get an asthma attack. For that you need to use a prescribed inhaler to ease the symptoms or ask the doctor for emergency medication. Singulair should also not be taken by people who have an allergy towards its ingredients.