Singulair Side Effects

Singulair Drug Information

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:

Worsening of asthma or allergies
Depression (see Singulair and Depression)
Hallucinations
Signs of liver damage, such as:
- Yellow eyes or skin
- Dark urine
- Upper abdominal pain

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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