Singulair and Rhinalgia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Rhinalgia is reported as a side effect among people who take Singulair (montelukast sodium), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 10+ years also take Alvesco, and have Diabetes.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Rhinalgia when taking Singulair. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 125,532 people who have side effects when taking Singulair from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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.

What is Rhinalgia?

Rhinalgia (pain in the nose) is found to be associated with 322 drugs and 409 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Rhinalgia.



On Jul, 11, 2026

125,532 people reported to have side effects when taking Singulair.
Among them, 48 people (0.04%) have Rhinalgia.

Could Singulair cause Rhinalgia?

Among these 48 people:

How long have people been on Singulair when they have Rhinalgia? *

  • < 1 month: 25 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 75 %

What is the gender of people who have Rhinalgia when taking Singulair? *

  • female: 74.47 %
  • male: 25.53 %

What is the age of people who have Rhinalgia when taking Singulair? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 25.0 %
  • 40-49: 5.56 %
  • 50-59: 41.67 %
  • 60+: 27.78 %

What are other drugs people take besides Singulair? *

  1. Alvesco: 19 people, 39.58%
  2. Xolair: 13 people, 27.08%
  3. Ventolin: 11 people, 22.92%
  4. Atrovent: 10 people, 20.83%
  5. Symbicort: 10 people, 20.83%
  6. Linagliptin: 9 people, 18.75%
  7. Advair Hfa: 9 people, 18.75%
  8. Spiriva: 9 people, 18.75%
  9. Gliclazide: 9 people, 18.75%
  10. Wellbutrin: 5 people, 10.42%

What are other side effects people have besides Rhinalgia? *

  1. Nasal Congestion (blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels): 24 people, 50.00%
  2. Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 22 people, 45.83%
  3. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 22 people, 45.83%
  4. Cough: 22 people, 45.83%
  5. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 20 people, 41.67%
  6. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 20 people, 41.67%
  7. Stress And Anxiety: 18 people, 37.50%
  8. Headache (pain in head): 17 people, 35.42%
  9. Productive Cough: 17 people, 35.42%
  10. Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 15 people, 31.25%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Blood Glucose Increased: 9 people, 18.75%
  2. Respiratory Tract Congestion (blockage on respiratory system): 9 people, 18.75%
  3. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 9 people, 18.75%
  4. Diabetes: 9 people, 18.75%
  5. Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 3 people, 6.25%
  6. Sinus Disorder (disease of sinus): 3 people, 6.25%
  7. Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 4.17%
  8. Rhinitis (a medical term for irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose): 2 people, 4.17%
  9. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 4.17%
  10. Pain: 2 people, 4.17%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-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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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on montelukast sodium (the active ingredients of Singulair) and Singulair (the brand name). 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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