How long does it take for singulair to work

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I am starting singulair use with my doctor's recommendation. how long does one usually have to take it before they notice improvements with asthma/allergy symptoms? Thanks!

that my breathing is fine, it lets me calm down and they helps the breathing more than ventolin. If you are not happy with how the singulair is working, defintely ask your doctor what else you can try, remember you're the one taking the medication and has the disease! Some times you know better than the doctors (be careful with that, old school doctors will get defensive!

the whole inadequacy of the FDA, and how dangerous it is to take any meds long term. The risks far outweigh any benefit from these pills.

Oh, and my magnesium levels are still low, and he wasn't too happy about that either, so I'm still having to take more magnesium. Gracious, how is the question when your body don't like it. I'm on 1 a day now, but we'll have to see if that works or not. So, will that cortisone shot actually make anything else feel better? I've been reading up on prednisone and MS, and to be honest, I don't want to be on a good streak when I go to NYU, I'd rather them see it like it is.

you may wish to consider that xolair may mess up your immune system and weigh the benefits and risks of taking it long term. some drugs like symbicort have been tested long term so there is safety data but I'm not sure this is the case with xolair "Antibiotics were frequently over prescribed for years, but I seriously doubt they are the cause of your asthma. it sounds more like undiagnosed asthma made you more susceptible to infections.

I was taking prednisone this year for about 2 months total and read it causes bone loss/high sugar. how long can I take it safely, can I take 10mg/day for 6 months to a year?

JazzyMom, There is a relationship between lowering or stopping prednisone and taking singulair that can cause Chung-Strauss-LIKE symptoms. Your daughter should not take singulair is she has developed these symptoms because they can be dangerous. She needs to get her medication switched from singulair (Leukotriene Inhibitor) to another med (not a leukotriene inhibitor) depending on what she is using it for..whether it's asthma or allergies.

My girlfriend suffers from chronic asthma, which has resulted in nearly annual hospital stays. She found a specialist that seemed to have a temporary solution- daily Advair and singulair medication (high dose) and Prednisone treatments every few months during recurring problems.

Oh I should also mention that it also takes about 1-2 months for some long term asthma medication to take full effect so don't take it for 2 weeks and say it isn't working, give it a chance! So I take singulair for asthma and then claritin (as needed) and a daily steroidal nasal spray for my allergies. I would highly recommend seeing a specialist though.

Are there any other options for him after prednisone is tried? He is miserable!! He also takes singulair, flonase, zyrtec, flovent and albuterol nebs, inhaler and liquid.

I'd recommend seeing a Pulmonary Specialist as soon as you can. how long have you been taking steroid medication for your asthma? Which medications do you take, and at which doses? If you're a mild asthmatic, switching to a non-steroid preventative like Cromolyn or Nedodromil may work for you. Theophylline is another option either instead of, or in addition to one of the non-steroid preventatives. Accolate, singulair, or Zyflo may help if there is an allergic component to your asthma.

1 calcium in the AM and 1 magnesium at dinner. If I try to take fish oil, my PVCs will get worse. Do you see how different our bodies are? I have also had these (and I'm talking toNS and all the different arrhythmias, for over 30 years, too. Also glucosamine chondroitin makes mine worse, go figure. I could really use it!

He doesn't know anything about ferritin or how much to take though. Also, do I need to take more than just Vit. C with it? I've seen some iron supplements that have things like copper, folate and B vitamins.

how long does it take for the Prednisone to work? Shouldn't it be working by now? it doesn't seem that he is improving at all. I took him in on Friday to doc, so it has been enough time for Prednisone to work it would seem. When I took him in, they gave him breathing test, but I had just given him breathing treatment, but it seems it has gotten worse since Friday. Even with his breathing treatments, he is still coughing continuously and clearing his throat.

She has been ordering lots of tests to try to find what is keeping my lungs so inflamed and is very mindful of what the pred does long term. The last dose was in October from my primary care provider and was 60 mg for 7 days. Withdrawal from that was horrible pain, but it was needed for a para-flu virus that almost had me in the hospital twice. That would have meant IV steroids. So I am very thankful I avoided that.

I have struggled with it for several years (the unbearable itching and red spots and hives everywhere, every time I take a shower or go to the pool or work out). it started when I lived in Germany, and now I live in Louisville, KY. it has not changed when I moved to KY 10 years ago. I mentioned it to my allergies few years ago, and she prescribed zyrtec (antihistamine). it helps all my allergies, including the water allergy.

I had a surgery done five years ago,on my left side to open nasal passges,it was perecived to be successful,but it didn't work,as time went on for a year or two other symptoms developed,my nasal passages is so bad sometimes I can't breathe it worsens at night time.My doctor has prescribed me with the following medications for the last three years or more allerga d twenty four hour for my sinus,rhinocort for my allergies,and zyrtec.

The above post by amichall is correct take him to the doctor and ask about the meds, some meds do cause a lot of side effects and this little child has enough to cope with,as he cries so much I would think at thie stage it would be better to comfort him not use any time outs or punushment as I doubt he can help it, he is too young for punishment, does he sleep during the day as if he does he may not be able to sleep many hours at night so check on how long he naps during the day, focus on his po

every night and 1-3 times during the day. I started taking singulair a month ago and I don't use my inhaler nearly as much anymore. I've used it 3 times at night in the past month (2 of the times I forgot to take singulair) and a few random times during the day/evening. Just a thought if you don't already take it and you have allergy issues. take care.

point, it there any harm in erasing any words he gets wrong, and why does it matter if he takes a long time on his homework,perhaps you are puttin onto him your perspective on how it should be take a step back and let him be his own person, let him be in control of whether he blinks or rubs his shoulder.. Focus on his positive side , ..The bad 'feelings he had were more than likely from any meds you had him on..

They are not designed for rescue use and take much too long to take effect for that to be safe. When you use a rescue inhaler you need immediate relief. singulair is similar to an antihistamine, but it is an anti-leukotriine. it works against a different allergy chemical. it is safe to take the two together. it works best for lower respiratory reactions as in asthma. Good luck with your decision and let us know if we can help more.

and then it becomes this crazy vicious cycle of bad sleep due to sheer exhaustion and very little stress tolerance. I don't know how long I can keep this up. I've been thinking about changing some of my daily activity, so that I"m not dead at the end of every day. Also my weekends are spent doing house cleaning because it has all caught up from the course of the week. And this results in more exhaustion because of trying to catch up on the weekends.

Like perhaps I can take some acid reflux meds and see if things improve? What's recommended? how long does it take to show improvements? Sorry for all the questions.... After 4 months of dealing with this unknown ailment (assumed to be asthma) - I'm frustrated and just want to get myself back to normal again. Thankyou!

I have had allergy problems all my life and have tried almost every medication out there (OTC and prescription) until I was prescribed singulair which worked. But, I lost my health coverage and stopped taking it for almost a year. I was recently put back on it (about a month ago) because I have been quiet sick for over 2 months now. The doctors said it was allergies, but I'm starting to wonder because the singulair should be working in full by now, and I'm still sick.

pneumonia and that result came back positive, and it is unknown how long that was in my system, could be 2 years (from afghanistan) or a few months. My question is now that I'm on antibiotics and it gets rid of the c. pneumonia, will my asthma get better...can I get the c. pneumonia again and if I do, will I have the same symptoms?

hi take albuterol and in my breathing machine and my doc gave me symbicort but i havent taken it yet how does it work after u take it..i also have anxiety to so when my anxiety kicks in my asthma does to i take my meds like i should and some times if i stay in the house i have to stay in front of the fan are in col air. i am going to write all theis down and talk with the doc and see what she can do.

Well I've already emailed my doctor and requested some singulair.Has it taken it away?? how long did you have this problem for?? I am really curious about how it has worked for you. it gives me hope there is something out there. Have you tried other allergy medicines or sinus meds in the past?? Let me know the low down.

I thought I did good , but was told not so. Yikes I was shocked to see how poorly my lungs are working. I take Asmanex 2 puff dailey and albuteral for rescue. I need that about 2x a day. I cough out volumes of mucus but so far on day 2 of the veramyst thing have slowed some. I do feel spacey and headachey though, I wonder if thats the veramyst. I'm a mess and trying to get a grip. Any comments appreciated.

does you wife still take the singulair? i think what i remember reading was that one of its side effects was respitory infections...i will read the pamphlet next time i pick up his (prescrkiption) prescription (how do ya like that word!!!) i think its french...LOL!

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