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Is Accolate Better Then Singulair?
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Pronounced: (za-FEER-lew-kast)
Side Effects
Headache, sore throat, trouble sleeping, malaise, and nausea may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
This drug may rarely cause serious (possibly...
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