What is Singulair prescribed for?

Singulair is prescribed to prevent and treat asthma. Singulair is not a medication that can relieve an asthma attack. It is not meant to be a replacement for quick acting inhalers. It is very important that you continue to take your other asthma medicines unless your doctor tells you to stop.

General Precautions to take when on Singulair:

• It is very important that you continue to take your other asthma medicines unless your doctor tells you to stop.
• If your asthma gets worse from taking aspirin, you should continue to avoid aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Phenylketonuric patients should be aware that the chewable tablet for Singulair contains phenylalanine (a part of aspartame).

There are some things that you should tell your doctor when taking this medication:

• Tell your doctor or doctor if you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or if you are currently breast feeding.

What side effects can you expect when taking Singulair? (This list is NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Singulair. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a complete list of possible side effects and drug interactions..)

• Feeling tired
• Fever
• Stomach pain
• Upset stomach
• Intestinal upset
• Heartburn
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Some Reports of Suicides
• Behavioral problems

For more detailed information about Singulair, ask your doctor.