Singulair Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Singulair side effects are headache, dizziness, upset stomach, allergic reaction, bronchitis, bruising, cough, drowsiness, fatigue, insomnia, irritability, itching, rash, restlessness, nausea, and vomiting. Rare Singulair side effects include tooth pain, rash, fever and fatigue.

Singulair Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Singulair side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.

Singulair is a leukotriene receptor antagonist used to treat asthma as well as to relieve the stuffy, runny nose and sneezing caused by seasonal allergies and hay fever. Leukotrienes are chemicals that occur naturally in the body that cause inflammation during asthma and seasonal allergies. Singulair helps in the attack by blocking leukotreine from binding to tissue receptors; it is the binding to these tissues that stimulates the cells to cause inflammation. Singulair can reduce the frequency of asthma attack, if taken on a regular basis. However, Singulair does not help during an asthma attack. Other quick action asthma drugs should be used during an acute attack. Singulair starts working in about 3-14 days. Main ingredient in Singulair is Montelukast Sodium.

SINGULAIR CAUTION

Singulair should NOT be used during an asthma attack.

SINGULAIR OVERDOSE

Singulair overdose symptoms may include excessive thirst, fatigue, sensitivity to light, and stomach pain. If you suspect Singulair overdose, seek medical help right away. If you miss a dose of Singulair, take it as soon as you can. However, if it is just about time for your next dose, skip the one you forgot and go on with your regular schedule. Never take a double dose of Singulair.

SINGULAIR INTERACTIONS

Check with your physician before combining Singulair with the following:

Phenobarbital

Rifampin

SINGULAIR AND PREGNANCY

Singulair should only be used during pregnancy if considered necessary. If you are or planning to become pregnant, inform your physician right away before using Singulair.

To be on the safe side, nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking Singulair.

SINGULAIR DOSES

ADULTS AND CHILDREN (age 15 and up) 10 mg/evening.

CHILDREN (age 6-14) 5 mg chewable tablet/evening.
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