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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Singulair-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking singulair as follows: Singulair use carries risk of worsening of mood and clinical symptoms of mood disorders. Individuals can present with complaints such as, feeling low and depressed, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, gross appetite changes, impulsiveness, agitation, aggression, and suicidal thoughts. Singulair must be taken with caution in individuals with history of anxiety and mood disorders, as singulair use can contribute to worsening symptoms [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Singulair-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking singulair as follows: Drink plenty of water while taking singulair, as it can help loosen thick secretions in the airways, if any, thus promoting to cough them up. This helps prevent any chest congestion and risk for chest infections. Singulair use can also result in other general constitutional symptoms such as, stomach upset, heartburn, and mild diarrhea. Observing compliance with any OTC or prescribed antacids [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Singulair-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking singulair as follows: Singulair could be taken with or without food. If intake of singulair on empty stomach causes nausea and vomiting, taking the medication with a glass of water and some food or snack can help avoid these unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms. Singulair only helps with prevention of acute allergy and asthma episodes, but is not a permanent cure for these conditions. So, continue taking [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Singulair-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking singulair as follows: Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. Singulair can be used either alone or along with other inhaler medications, to prevent activation of asthma and COPD episodes from happening. During an episode of acute activation of asthma and COPD symptoms, [...]

Contraindications for Singulair Use-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Singulair as follows: Singulair use carries risk of worsening of mood and clinical symptoms of mood disorders. Individuals can present with complaints such as, feeling low and depressed, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, gross appetite changes, impulsiveness, agitation, aggression, and suicidal thoughts. Singulair must be taken with caution in individuals with history of anxiety and mood disorders, as singulair use can contribute to worsening symptoms of mood disorder. [...]