Accolate

Accolate USES: This medication is used for the prevention and treatment of chronic asthma. It is not intended for acute attacks. This drug may also be used to minimize breathing problems caused by exercising or sensitivity to aspirin.

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Accolate Uses This medication is used for the prevention and treatment of chronic asthma. It is not intended for acute attacks. This drug may also be used to minimize breathing problems caused by exercising or sensitivity to aspirin. Notes Do not share this medication with others. Storage Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Photos Accolate Zafirlukast 20mg Accolate 20mg Accolate (zafirlukast) 20 mg How To Use Take as directed twice daily one hour before or two hours after a meal on a regular basis. While the drug should continue to be taken during an asthma attack, it will not stop the attack. It is meant to lessen the number and severity of attacks. Side Effects Headache, nausea and diarrhea may occur. If these continue or are bothersome, notify your doctor promptly. Very unlikely but notify your doctor promptly if you experience stomach pain, yellowing of the eyes or skin, back pain, fever, sore throat, fatigue, bleeding, bruising, muscle aches or unusual weight loss. An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Before taking this drug, tell your doctor if you have liver disease or any allergies. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before taking this medication. This medication is present in breast milk. Avoid this drug while breast-feeding. Missed Dose If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of all nonprescription or prescription medication you may take especially terfenadine, astemizole, warfarin, aspirin, erythromycin and theophylline. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 24 Time Taken: 3 weeks Reason: for severe asthma Date: 5 February 2002 Side Effects Food was going 'straight through me' - no help to my asthma - helped me lose lots of weight though! Additional Thoughts Can be fantastic for those for whom it works - just not for me! Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 52 Time Taken: 2 years Reason: Asthma Date: 26 July 2002 Side Effects No side effects Additional Thoughts I use it to prevent an asthma attack and so far it is working. Been taking it for about two years. Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: M Age: 56 Time Taken: 5 times Reason: Asthema Date: 29 September 2006 Side Effects None Additional Thoughts Taking it twice a day is kind of a pain. Some medications only require 1 dose per day. Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 52 Time Taken: 8 years Reason: asthma Date: 24 June 2007 Side Effects noe to speak of Additional Thoughts Much less easily trigged by allergens. Just ran my first marathon! Used to get exercised induced asthma. Working great for me!

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