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SINGULAIR is the only indoor and outdoor allergy medicine that blocks leukotrienes, an underlying cause of indoor and outdoor allergy symptoms.
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Several different types of prescription and over-the-counter medicines are available, and they work in different ways to prevent or relieve allergy symptoms.
It is easier to begin a conversation with your doctor when you are prepared. By completing the following questionnaire, you can develop your own personalized discussion guide.
Seasonal allergy triggers affect you when specific plants and trees release pollen into the air. Year-round (perennial) allergy triggers can affect you throughout the year. Sometimes people can have both. Learn More.

SINGULAIR is a prescription medicine approved for relief of symptoms of indoor and outdoor allergies (outdoor allergies in adults and children as young as 2 years and indoor allergies in adults and children as young as 6 months).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Side effects are generally mild and vary by age, and may include headache, ear infection, sore throat, and upper respiratory infection. Side effects generally did not stop patients from taking SINGULAIR. Check with your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing. SINGULAIR should not be taken by people who are sensitive to any of its ingredients. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please read the Patient Information and discuss it with your doctor. The physician Prescribing Information also is available.

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