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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Can I Take Sudafed With Singulair

Study: Sudafed 24 Hour as effective as Singulair on allergy symptoms

October 02, 2008
A study at the University of Chicago has found "no significant difference" between the over-the-counter drug Sudafed 24 Hour (pseudoephedrine hydrochloride) and Singulair (montelukast) in relieving hay fever symptoms like nasal congestion, sneezing, and itching. Sudafed 24 Hour costs about 80 cents a day, compared to $3.20 a day for Singulair. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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How Can You Know Which Allergy Medicine Is Best?
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...generic versions (loratidine). Leukotriene modifiers. Singulair falls into this category and it... Read more »

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05/07/07 #9 - Medications for sinus headaches?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

...of headaches let alone sinus headaches. I've tried Sudafed and other OTC drugs but to no avail;... Read more »

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FDA Investigating Singulair
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

...investigating a possible association between the use of Singulair and behavior/mood changes,... Read more »

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Singulair and Asthma: Getting Scared Smart
By Nancy Sanker , Health Expert

...e-mail is buzzing. "Have you seen the news about Singulair? Are you worried?" The short answer... Read more »

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Singulair and the FDA: Are they keeping us safe?
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

Did you see the reports last week that Singulair was going to be investigated by the Food and Drug... Read more »

Health Guide

Allergic Rhinitis: Highlights
...FDA approved a generic version of the nasal steroid spray fluticasone (Flonase).In 2005, montelukast (Singulair) was approved for relief of indoor allergies. The drug was previously approved to... Read more »
Allergic Rhinitis: Decongestants
...reported that over-the-counter pseudoephedrine works just as well as the prescription drug montelukast (Singulair) in controlling allergic rhinitis symptoms. Patients in the study received a... Read more »
Sinusitis: Highlights
...the antihistamine diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and a decongestant in pill form such as pseudoephedrine (Sudafed).Children age 14 years and younger should not use OTC cough and cold medicines.Nasal... Read more »
Lifestyle Changes for Enlarged Prostate
...possible, the many medications for colds and allergies that contain decongestants, such as pseudoephedrine (Sudafed). Such drugs, known as adrenergics, can exacerbate urinary symptoms by... Read more »
Allergic Rhinitis: Antihistamines
...antihistamines and decongestants are available. Combinations sold over-the-counter include Allerest, Sudafed Severe Cold Formula, Vicks DayQuil, Benadryl Allergy/Sinus, Contac Day/Night Allergy &... Read more »

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