Singulair Side Effects (Cont.)

Common Singulair Side Effects in Children

In clinical studies, common Singular side effects (occurring in at least 2 percent of children) included:
 
  • Sore throat
  • The flu
  • Fever
  • Sinus infection
  • Diarrhea
  • Indigestion or heartburn
  • Ear infection
  • Laryngitis (inflammation of the voice box, often causing a loss of voice)
  • Headaches
  • Chickenpox
  • Tooth infection
  • Vision changes
  • Cough
  • Abdominal pain (stomach pain)
  • Eczema
  • Pneumonia
  • Conjunctivitis ("pink eye")
  • Tonsillitis.
     

Serious Singulair Side Effects

Some side effects with Singulair are potentially serious and should be reported immediately to your healthcare provider. These include, but are not limited to:
 
 
  • Signs of an allergic reaction, including:
     
    • Unexplained rash
    • Hives
    • Itching
    • Unexplained swelling.

 

Final Thoughts on Singulair Side Effects

You may experience some or none of the Singulair side effects listed in this article. Unfortunately, there is no way for your healthcare provider to know beforehand if you will have side effects from a medicine that you have never tried. Therefore, make sure to let your healthcare provider know if you develop any side effects while taking the drug. Also, let your healthcare provider know if you develop something that "just does not seem right." While it may not be a side effect of Singulair, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.

 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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