Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any serious side effects, such as allergic reactions (rash, swelling, difficulty breathing), mood changes (agitation, depression, suicidal thoughts), or liver problems (jaundice, dark urine, abdominal pain).
Dosage Adjustments Needed?
Schedule an appointment if your asthma or allergies aren’t improving after using montelukast for a few weeks, even with your current dose. Your doctor may need to adjust the medication or consider additional therapies.
Specific Concerns?
Children: Discuss any concerns about your child’s growth or development with their pediatrician. Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Talk to your doctor before taking montelukast if you’re pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Other Medications: Always inform your physician about all medications and supplements you are taking, as interactions can occur. Pre-existing conditions: Let your doctor know about any underlying health issues that may impact montelukast’s efficacy or safety, such as liver or kidney disease.
Missed Doses?
Don’t double up on doses to compensate for a missed one. Contact your doctor for guidance on managing missed doses, especially if you frequently forget your medication.
