Recently, some people taking Singulair have reported psychiatric issues. These issues have included insomnia, anxiety, depression and agitation. Although not all patients taking Singulair will experience these side effects, however, it is still advisable to watch out for them and report any potential side effects to your physician.

Because they are similar in structure to Singulair, it is possible that these side effects could occur with drugs like Accolate and Zyflo. If you are taking any of these medications and suspect any of the side effects listed above, you can talk to your doctor about switching to a different medication. For allergies, antihistamines or nasal steroids may be appropriate. For asthma, inhaled steroids are strongly recommended for most people.

Author: Christi Larson, Pharm. D.

Dr. Larson is a Pharmacist, author of Empowered Medicine; A Guide for Consumers and creator of Empowered Medicine. You can read more about her by visiting www.EmpoweredMedicine.com and clicking on the 'About Us' tab.  EmpoweredMedicine.com is committed to providing evidence-based medical information from a pharmacist's point of view.