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Singulaire causing problems sleeping?
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I've been dealing with sleeping problems for years. Tried everything, including CPAP and sleeping pills. In addition, after a few years of getting bronchitis and congestion, the doctor prescribed Singulaire. So I've been taking it for years.
Then yesterday I received a Reuters health newsletter (https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/merck-accused-downplaying-early-evidence-drugs-brain-impact-2023-06-26/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=Health-Rounds&utm_term=062723) saying that the FDA had issued a new warning about Singulaire. That because of side effects, people should avoid taking it unless they have no choice, and recommending alternatives. The reported side effects include sleep disturbance.
Is there anyone here who has experience or knowledge of this?
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I admit that I just skimmed the article. It reads the drug being found in the brain but how else would it help with cerebral spasm and sleep issues?
My motto is if it works, use it.
I was on Darvocet-100 for a time but they discontinued it because some people were experiencing heart palpitations. that drug was so good for pan with few side effects. Alas.
Perhaps discuss with your doctor and ask them to run a test or two?
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2 ReactionsApparently some people died after using Singulaire. Nobody ever told me there were potential serious side effects. Every few years I need to get a referral from a specialist so that my insurance will keep paying for it. I would have expected one of them to mention the risks and let me decide whether to take them, especially since there are alternative drugs that are considered safer. I doubt whether my GP is aware of the warning.
I've sent her a query asking what she thinks I should be doing.
Meanwhile I've read that some people take the drug in the morning in the hope that it won't disturb sleep. But if it has some negative effect on the brain, I'm not sure that accomplishes anything.
Truth of the matter is, if I can get along without a drug, I will.
Honestly, I've never had a doctor warn me of side effects from a drug unless I asked, some don't even know. That's a better question for the pharmacist. I always come home and check out the drug and any possible interactions with what I'm currently taking.
https://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.html
This is the one I use.
A good pharmacist will also label the bottle but they don't all keep track of your other prescriptions with regard interactions.
I would personally not be too concerned after taking it for years.
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1 ReactionI agree with everything you wrote. There are so many drugs today, many similar to each other, and all with some kind of side effects, that it's hard even for the doctor or pharmacist to keep track. However I would have expected the specialist to be aware and to bring it to my attention. Whatever.
I'm looking at the singulaire for a different reason. My sleep disturbances became worse over the years and just possibly might have been exacerbated by the drug. I might also have stopped taking it or have taken it only seasonally but nobody ever suggested it. For now I've stopped taking it, hoping I can get along without. If I can't I'll ask my doctor for a solution. And I'll read all the warnings carefully!