What Causes Anxiety And Depression After Having Singulair?

Posted on Tue, 6 Jan 2015

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Question : I am 62, 5'8" 190 lbs in great shape and work out 4 times a week. Since taking singulair I have had more anxiety, depression and my blood pressure went from normal to 130 over 100. Should I stop taking this medication.

Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
change of drug is advisable.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome here.

Singulair is a leukotriene group of anti-allergic medication used for treatment of bronchospasms due to any allergies.

Can i know the reason why have you been taking singulair for last 6months?
And do you have pre-existing depression or anxiety? Taking any treatment for that?

If the anxiety and depression has worsened due to singulair, you can ask your physician for a drug change. Abrupt stopping can cause relapse in your allergic conditions, if you have any.

Hope this helps.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Shubham Mehta (3 hours later)

I was put on Singulair to assist with my allergies. I have been on Wellabutrin for several years, however the basis of my question was regarding high blood pressure. Since I have been on Singulair my blood pressure has gone up considerably. I have heard that this drug can greatly affect blood pressure so I have stopped taking it as of today. Please respond.

Thanks.. XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
singulair can cause high blood pressure.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

There are many case reports of singulair causing hypertension. In some cases, it has caused significant increased in blood pressure.

I have seen this in my clinical experience as well.

It can worsen anxiety and depression as well.

I think the stopping of drug is the right step as of now but you must consult your doctor.

Hope this helps.

Thanks.
Dr. Shubham Mehta.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Shubham Mehta (27 minutes later)

Thank you for your professional opinion.

Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Glad to help you.

Detailed Answer:
I am happy that you found my suggestion helpful.

Kindly close the discussion if you have no more queries and give your valuable feedback.

Thanks.

Dr. Shubham Mehta.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E