Singulair Drug - Singulair Side Effects
The Singulair drug is used to relieve seasonal allergy symptoms (both indoor and outdoor) and is also used to prevent and manage asthma. The Singulair drug is not to be used to treat an asthma attack once it has already started. The standard dose of this drug for adolescents over 15 years of age and adults is one, 10 milligram tablet once a day in the evening to treat seasonal allergies and asthma. For children age six to 14 years, one five-milligram chewable tablet once a day in the evening. For children age two to five years old, one chewable four milligram tablet or package of granules should be taken in the evening.
Singulair side effects include coughing, headache, fever, dizziness, vision changes, toothache, runny nose, stuffy nose, heart burn, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dizziness, skin-rash, unusual tiredness or weakness. These Singulair side effects are common in one per cent of people who take the drug.
If you experience any of the following Singulair side effects, contact your doctor immediately:
Worsening flu-like symptoms including:
- Rash
- Pins and needles
- Numbness in arms or legs
- Joint pain
- Severe sinusitis
Other Unusual Signs
- Aggressive behaviors
- Prolonged bleeding
- Bruising
- Irregular heartbeats
Any signs of liver problems including:
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Yellowing of the eyes or skin
- Darkened urine
- Loss of appetite
- Abdominal pain
- Fatigue
Another concern when using Singulair is pregnancy. Taking this drug during pregnancy is not advised unless the benefits are far outweighing the risk. Singulair can also transfer to breast milk and affect breastfeeding babies.