It's important to understand and feel confident taking your prescribed medications. Taking montelukast correctly may improve treatment outcomes if you are dealing with allergies or allergic asthma.
Be sure to talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking montelukast.
Nabila Ismail, PharmD, is a pharmacist, freelance medical writer, and marketing strategist. She graduated with a doctorate in pharmacy from the University at Buffalo.
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Wermuth, H. R., et al. (2023). Montelukast. StatPearls.
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