What is Montelukast?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Montelukast is used for prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma; relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis and perennial allergic rhinitis; prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm.
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How do members experience Montelukast?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasonal allergy | 289 | 42 | |
| Allergic rhinitis | 214 | 31 | |
| Perennial allergy | 136 | 15 | |
| Asthma | 106 | 21 | |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 24 | 18 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Cough | 3 | |
| Dry mouth | 3 | |
| Constipation | 2 | |
| Dry eyes | 2 | |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 2 | |
| Fatigue | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 14 | |
| Moderate | 18 | |
| Mild | 27 | |
| None | 283 |
Member evaluations
Tomte
evaluated on Jan 06, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for asthma: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
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KAB62
evaluated on Sep 22, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for allergies: Moderate
- Side effects: None
fluboe
evaluated on Oct 15, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for seasonal allergy: Major
- Side effects: None
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