In studies of Singulair for asthma, people taking the drug had fewer asthma attacks and fewer daytime and nighttime asthma symptoms when compared to those not taking it. The drug was also shown to be safe and effective for treating asthma in children as young as 12 months old. Studies have shown that it is effective for exercise-induced asthma as well. When taken two hours before exercise, the medication helped to prevent exercise-induced symptoms of asthma.
It may take up to several weeks of using this medicine before your symptoms improve. For best results, keep using the medication as directed. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after several weeks of treatment.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Phenobarbital increases the blood concentration of montelukast by about 40%. Rifampin may have the same effect. Therefore, the dose of montelukast may need to be reduced when given concurrently with these drugs.
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