My new Florida allergy doctor seemed averse to allowing me to take 2 Singulairs per day because of something to do with "there is no testing to see if there would be an adverse effect on the liver".

Yet, Dr. Afrin had recommended me trying that option, and I had been too scared at the time because I knew the medication affected my dreams (making them seem more real), and that the medication gave me insomnia.

Yet, after all the recent problems of mine, I tried two pills per day, one in the morning and one at night, and my stuffy nose vanished for good.

Then this recent allergist's comment about possible effects to my liver scared me and I stopped taking the morning dose.  Apparently, one pill a day is not as effective for me.

So, I wanted your opinions if you are taking Singulair two times per day.  How long have you been doing that?  Does anyone check your liver for you because of your dosing schedule? How are you doing on the two pills per day?

Thanks in advance.

Hi Futurehope,

Dr. Afrin told me to take it twice a day as well.  I know Heather (forum leader) has taken at least 30mg of Singulair a day regularly and it helped her a lot.  Maybe you could message her to ask how long she took those doses?  I asked Dr. Afrin about the large doses of meds and he was not worried at all.  Good luck to you!  Sarah

Ooops! Sorry, she's under Starflower

A number of years ago Dr Akim mentioned to me that there was a small indication that some people develop vascular disease from longterm Singulair. I don't know if that was just a study or if it has become more prevalent now in patients.

I only take 10 mg Singulair per day as needed. I know that some kids have experienced mood swings from it as well.