Compare Singulair vs. Advair
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Makes it easier to breathe.
Singulair (montelukast) has fewer side effects but doesn't work as well as some inhaled medications for asthma and allergies.
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3.7/ 5 average rating with 557 reviewsforSingulair
Prevents breathing problems.
Advair (fluticasone / salmeterol) combines two medicines into one inhaler, but it might be expensive.
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3.8/ 5 average rating with 799 reviewsforAdvair
Upsides
- Although not a first-line treatment, Singulair (montelukast) can effectively help children and adults with their asthma and allergies.
- You only need to take it once a day.
- Available as chewable tablets or granules that you can mix with food.
- Singulair (montelukast) has fewer side effects than inhaled medications.
- 2-in-1 medicine is more effective together than alone.
- The diskus is used to treat both COPD and asthma.
Downsides
- Even as a generic, Singulair (montelukast) is still expensive.
- May not be a good choice if you have a history of mental conditions.
- Singulair (montelukast) can't be used as a rescue inhaler if you get an asthma attack.
- Take it daily and consistently for the best results. It is not for on-demand treatment of wheezing or asthma attacks.
- Rinse your mouth with water after each inhalation to avoid fungal infections of the mouth.
Used for
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Chewable tablet
- Granule
- Inhaler
Price
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$9.35
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Reviews
557 reviews so far
66%
saidit'sworth it
47%
saiditworked well
14%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Singulair (montelukast)?
Leave a review799 reviews so far
66%
saidit'sworth it
48%
saiditworked well
11%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Advair (fluticasone / salmeterol)?
Leave a reviewSide effects
13possible side effects
- Headache18%
- Flu4%
- Stomach pain3%
- Cough3%
- Lack of energy2%
- Fever2%
- Upset stomach2%
- Dental pain2%
- Stomach infection2%
- Dizziness2%
- Stuffy nose2%
- Rash2%
- Abnormal liver function tests2%
15possible side effects
- Lung infection27%
- Sore throat13%
- Headaches12%
- Lung inflammation7%
- Hoarseness5%
- Sinus inflammation4%
- Colds and flu4%
- Nausea and vomiting4%
- Stomach upset4%
- Diarrhea4%
- Muscle and joint pain4%
- Stomach flu3%
- Fungal infections3%
- Cough3%
- Bronchitis2%
Risks and risk factors
- Asthma attacks
- Exercise-induced asthma
- Other environmental triggers
- Aggression and agitation
- Blood disorder
- Recent treatment with corticosteroid medicine
- Lowering dose of corticosteroid medicine
- Phenylketonuria
- Phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Increased risk of death
- Asthma
- Children under 18
- Increased risk of infections
- History of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- COPD includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema
- Age greater than 65 years
- Mouth and throat infection
- Not rinsing mouth after use
- Higher dose of the corticosteroid medication contained in Advair (fluticasone / salmeterol)
- Asthma attack
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Heart failure
- Heart beat problems
- Taking more Advair (fluticasone / salmeterol) than recommended
- Serious allergic reaction
- Milk allergy