Singulair has been my personal savior. I was prescribed Singulair...

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Posted at 1:32 PM on Jan 23, 2006 by douglasnc, #12620

Singulair has been my personal savior. I was prescribed Singulair for Reactive Airway, asthma caused by exposure to certain everyday chemicals, such as perfume. My doctor also said Singulair would help my seasonal allergy symptoms - stuffy nose, itchy eyes, etc. In two years, I have not had a single asthma attack and no longer need Sudafed or any antihistamine. I can mow our lawn with no watery, itch eyes and no sneezing. As for side effects, I have noticed my teeth are more sensitive to cold. I have heard some people say they gain weight after starting Singulair, however, I have lost weight. I feel so good I think I have been exercising more. At any rate I'm down about 17 lbs. in 24 months. I'm sorry some people are unable to tolerate Singulair, but this medicine has changed my life.

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Reply over 2 years ago on May 14, 2007 by happyheadachefree, #86

Today I am only 2 weeks in, but this is how I feel as well. Perfume and smoke are the worse. Instead of asthma, I get migraines. Since starting the singulair, I have only had one migraine, the day I started it which was a HIGH trigger day for me. I haven't lost or gained any weight, but I have been accomplishing things that I had been putting off for a long time, and my depression has totally lifted. I hope no side effects cause me to have to stop taking singulair because I was able to be outside while hubby and neighbors cut the grass Saturday. Sudafed caused palpitations, and Singulair doesn't.

My heart goes out to those with side effects that outweigh the benefits of the medication. I hope they find something that does work for them.

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