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Can I Take Singulair in the Morning?

AAFA's Ask the Allergist Service 8/22/229:24 AM

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Question

I was prescribed Singulair for my allergies and the bottle says to take it in the evening. I have a tough time remembering to take nighttime medication, is it still safe to take in the morning?

Answer

Yes, Singulair can be taken in the evening or morning but should be taken consistently around the same time daily. In other words, Singulair is equally effective when dosing either in the morning or evening.

Categories

Allergy, Asthma, Medicines

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John M. James, MD, is a board-certified allergist. He is also President of Food Allergy Consulting and Education Services, LLC. He has worked as a medical specialist in the field of allergy, asthma, and immunology for over 30 years. Dr. James received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas and his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Tennessee. He is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology.

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May 18, 2022

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tkdgirlmsMember

I've taken it every morning for years and have had no problems. Word of caution: don't forget that you took it in the morning and then take it at night. I know someone who did this and it made them very sick (not me).

Zulema C.AAFA Support Center Manager

Hi tkdgirlms- You bring up a great point! Putting a daily reminder in my calendar or phone had been helpful for me to keep track of when I take medication. Do you have other tips for remembering when to take different medicines?

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