The drug also reduces inflammation in the airways, which helps prevent asthma attacks.
Singulair may cause reactions including headache, stomach pain, and earache.
It also stops the airways from tightening, which can prevent anasthma attack.
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This is different from how other allergy medications work.
This in turn halts the triggering of allergy symptoms.
Uses
Singulair is prescribed to prevent symptoms of chronic andexercise-induced asthma.
It is also used to treatallergic rhinitis(inflammation inside the nose triggered by allergens).
Alternative Treatments
Singulair should not be the first drug you try for allergies.
Your healthcare provider should recommend a step-up approach with medication.
Call 911
A rare side effect of Singulair is a severe allergic reaction to the drug.
If you feel swelling in your throat or have difficulty swallowing or breathing, call 911.
If you experience any thoughts of self-harm or suicide, stop taking this medication and get help immediately.
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