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I have suffered from asthma for years without realizing it until my last doctor's visit. I have had debilitating coughing episodes that became worse with travel or environmental issues, such as smoke or dust. The episodes have made traveling burdensome and kept me awake many nights. Since trying Singulair I have been cough-free for a full month and feel great. I have no side effects thus far and will continue using it if none occur.

Unfortunately, when I tried this medicine I had vivid dreams and disturbing thoughts of death and suicide. I was pretty sick and my asthma was bothering me a lot, but I did not expect to feel suddenly obsessed with death. My husband assured me that this was not like me. We called the doctor and let her know that we threw the pills away. I didn't notice a whole lot of positive effects regarding breathing, either.

I tried this medicine for quite a while, my doctor being reluctant to switch me to something different. It marginally controlled seasonal allergies, but did nothing to help my asthma.

The singulair worked good for my seasonal allergies. I had a visit to a physician because I was having ear troubles which turned out to be an infection. After a few days of the singulair the ear troubles went away. The big drawback to the medication was it made me really sleepy and I was unable to get used to this side effect.

Up until recently, I've been using Singulair in conjunction with other asthma medications to control my mild to moderate exercise induced asthma. I started taking it towards the end of high-school and throughout college as a varsity athlete to control my asthma symptoms. The medications I took with Singulair (including advair) worked well together & I never had any significant side effects that I noticed.

However, I always had random people warning me that the drug had a wide range of side effects that weren't fully understood. After the recent announcement of the FDA that Singulair can cause depression and contribute to mental illness, I have stopped the drug & don't intend to take ever again unless it's very necessary. After I discontinued taking Singulair, and continuing the use of my other medications I have felt no ill effects and don't notice any differences--even during strenuous workouts. It made me wonder just how important & useful it really was for me.

Singulair was a recommendation of my mother who developed asthma late in life. While she was very sensitive to medication, she thought that Singulair gave her "no side effects" whatsoever. As you may know, inhalers make you trembly and some oral medications make you sleepy, but Singulair did none of those things to her, so I decided to try it. I have suffered from asthma since I was a child. It is triggered by environmental allergies and my allergy symptoms were worse in the Fall of the year. I missed several weeks of school as a child and was hospitalized on more than one occasion. I remember going to the emergency room for a shot of epinephrine...now that's a wonder drug. As an adult I only had asthma attacks while I was cleaning or while I was around a lot of dust or animal dander. I used to have to use an inhaler, but with Singulair, coupled with an over the counter, generic allergy medicine, I haven't used the inhaler in more than a year. I am very pleased with Singulair and wish that it had been available when I was a child. The worst thing about taking it is that I have trouble remembering to do so because I don't feel like I need it. It has made a real difference in my life, my allergies have decreased and my asthma is controlled and it gives me no adverse reaction. Can't wait until it goes generic so I can get it cheaper.

Singulair has really improved the quality of my life. I have asthma and other allergies that had kept me miserable for years. Once I started singulair, I felt so much better. The doctor wanted to know if I wanted to stop taking it, but I said no. I will keep taking it as long as I live.

Let me just say that singulair has helped me significantly. I have asthma and have tried everything to help. Once a day singulair keeps my asthma under control and off my mind. Having asthma is a huge burdon and not having to worry about it is great. Besides being a little expensive for me i cant think of any negatives for it. I have never had any side effects from it and it gives me hope that maybe there on their way to a permanent cure.

SINGULAIR is not a rescue medication. Always carry a prescribed rescue inhaler for emergencies or sudden symptoms. For asthma, SINGULAIR should be taken once a day, in the evening as prescribed, whether or not you have asthma symptoms. If your asthma symptoms get worse or you need to increase the use of your rescue inhaler, call your doctor at once.

Side effects are generally mild and vary by age, and may include headache, ear infection, sore throat, and upper respiratory infection. Check with your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing.

SINGULAIR should not be taken by people who are sensitive to any of its ingredients.

SINGULAIR has not been studied as a treatment option for both conditions in the same person.

SINGULAIR is not a rescue medication. Always carry a prescribed rescue inhaler for emergencies or sudden symptoms. For asthma, SINGULAIR should be taken once a day, in the evening as prescribed, whether or not you have asthma symptoms. If your asthma symptoms get worse or you need to increase the use of your rescue inhaler, call your doctor at once.

Side effects are generally mild and vary by age, and may include headache, ear infection, sore throat, and upper respiratory infection. Check with your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing.

SINGULAIR should not be taken by people who are sensitive to any of its ingredients.

SINGULAIR has not been studied as a treatment option for both conditions in the same person.

Singulair is a non-steroidal allergy medication, one of the reasons I take it. Most prescription asthma and allergy medicines usually contain steroids which make them risky for long term use.

I have asthma and suffer from seasonal allergies and have been taking Singulair for years. Without it I'd need to use my inhaler much more often. This medicine works when taken daily long-term, or seasonally as needed. I'm definitely breathing easier taking this medication.