jenwic Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 I have asthma and tried Singulair a few years ago. I had a couple of bad episodes with my heart racing after I took it so I was afraid to take it again. Recently I became concerned about using my steroid inhaler every day and decided to give Singulair a try again. My allergist gave me the 5mg chewable tablets to try (the same one my son takes who is 7). The first three nights I cut the pill in half. That went pretty well. Last night I took the whole 5mg and I woke up at 1:00 a.m. with my heart racing. I tried bearing down and that helped for a few minutes but then my heart rate would shoot right back up. Then came the chills and shaking. It was really bad for about an hour then it settled down a little. I got very little sleep the whole night. This is so discouraging! I get so sick and tired of not being able to take hardly any medicines because my body is SOOOOOO sensitive to meds. I just had to vent a little...Jenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunfish Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 sorry about the frustration with meds. i used to take singulair and didn't have a problem, but i can certainly relate to medication frustrations. (i am hugely iron deficient but can't get the infusions b/c it sends my body into hemolysis, i was trying a new treatment (IVIG) and now have to stop b/c my liver has essentially rejected it as a toxic substance, etc, etc.)i don't have any grand words of advice other to hang in there, knowing that's often easier said than done. melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliegee Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 I take Singulair occasionally. It really eases up my chest tightness. I've never had a problem with it. Sorry it isn't working for you Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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