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Posted at 6:51 PM on Jan 29, 2009 by froglover1069, #38487
Does anyone know if Singulair can cause heart valve problems? I just found out that I have Mitral Valve Prolapse, and have never had any problems until after taking Singulair. Any info would be greatly appreciated...especially from Concerned Citizen if he's out there... Thanks, K.
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Reply 9 months ago on Jan 30, 2009 by zsmom, #16571

Hi K,

These are the cardiac disorders reportedin connection with Singulair to the United Kingdom's Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency from Jan 1, 2007 to December 17, 2008.

http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Safetyinformation/Reportingsafetyproblems/Medicines/Reportingsuspectedadversedrugreactions/Druganalysisprints/index.htm

and search under "montelukast"

Adams-Stokes syndrome
Bundle branch block right
Cyanosis
Palpitations
Congestive cardiomyopathy
Restrictive cardiomyopathy
Cardiac failure
Cardiac failure congestive
Acute myocardial infarction
Angina pectoris
Myocardial infarction
Left ventricular dysfunction
Arrhythmia
Cardiac flutter
Tachycardia
Tachycardia paroxysmal
Right ventricular failures: Cor pulmonale
Supraventricular tachycardia
Cardio-respiratory arrest
Ventricular extrasystoles

http://www.ehealthme.com/ is an adverse event database where you can search for a particular side effect.

Hope you are feeling well,
Jenna

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Reply 9 months ago on Jan 30, 2009 by froglover1069, #16574

Thanks, Jenna. Appreciate the info...will definitely look into it.

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