General Info:
What is Singulair used for? Singulair is taken to prevent and treat asthma. The oral tablets are for asthma patients age 15 years and older, and the chewable tablets are for pediatric patients 2 years of age and older. Do not take Singulair to relieve an asthma attack. It is not a replacement for the quick help that short acting inhalers provide during an asthma attack. It is very important that you continue taking your other asthma medicines unless your health care provider tells you to stop.
General Precautions with Singulair:
- It is very important that you continue to take your other asthma medicines unless your doctor tells you to stop.
- If your asthma is made worse by 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).
What are some possible side effects of Singulair?
- Feeling tired
- Fever
- Stomach pain
- Upset stomach
- Intestinal upset
- Heartburn
- Dizziness
- Headache
