Elder and Singulair drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Elder (elderberry) and Singulair (montelukast sodium). Common drug interactions include depression among females and fatigue among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Elder and Singulair. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 22 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Elder?
Elder has active ingredients of elderberry. eHealthMe is studying from 553 Elder users. Check the latest studies of Elder.
What is Singulair?
Singulair has active ingredients of montelukast sodium. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 129,752 Singulair users. Check the latest studies of Singulair.
22 people who take Elder and Singulair together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Elder and Singulair, by gender? *:
female:
- Depression
- Dizziness
- Dry eye (lack of adequate tears)
- Dry skin
- Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters)
- Eye irritation
- Fungal infection
- Influenza
- Rash erythematous (redness of the skin)
- Skin exfoliation (removal of the oldest dead skin cells)
male:
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Abdominal rigidity
- Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body)
- Furuncle (infection of the hair follicle)
- Headache (pain in head)
- Impaired gastric emptying
- Infusion related reaction
- Infusion site bruising
- Infusion site swelling
- Insomnia (sleeplessness)
What are the common drug interactions of Elder and Singulair, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
- Aggression
- Depression
- Suicide attempt
30-39:
- Dry eye (lack of adequate tears)
- Dry skin
- Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters)
- Eye irritation
- Fungal infection
- Rash erythematous (redness of the skin)
- Skin exfoliation (removal of the oldest dead skin cells)
- Arthralgia (joint pain)
- Decreased appetite
- Dyspepsia (indigestion)
40-49:
- Dizziness
- Dysgeusia (disorder of the sense of taste)
- Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement)
- Dyspnoea exertional (breathlessness or shortness of breath)
- Emotional disorder
- Family stress
- Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body)
- Headache (pain in head)
- Impaired gastric emptying
- Influenza
50-59:
- Blood pressure increased
- Dizziness
- Pain
- Pain in extremity
- Paraesthesia oral (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's oral with no apparent long-term physical effect)
- Rash
60+:
- Disease recurrence
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 3 people, 13.64%
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 2 people, 9.09%
- Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 2 people, 9.09%
- Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 2 people, 9.09%
- Dermatitis Atopic (inflammatory, chronically relapsing, non-contagious and pruritic skin disorder): 2 people, 9.09%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Das S, Mondal S, Dey JK, Bandyopadhyay S, Saha I, Tripathi SK, "A case of montelukast induced hypercholesterolemia, severe hypertriglyceridemia and pancreatitis", Journal of Young Pharmacists, 2013 Jun .
- Das S, Mondal S, Dey JK, Bandyopadhyay S, Saha I, Tripathi SK, "A case of montelukast induced hypercholesterolemia, severe hypertriglyceridemia and pancreatitis", Journal of Young Pharmacists, 2013 Jun .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on elderberry and montelukast sodium (the active ingredients of Elder and Singulair, respectively), and Elder and Singulair (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
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