Singular isn't a steroid; it inhibits the release of leukotrienes, which are released in response to allergens and then cause airway swelling and smooth-muscle contractions.
Basically, it's like an antihistamine, with a very specific target.
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Steph L. - Mar 16, 2005 8:31:33 am PST #6861 of 10001
I look more rad than Lutheranism
Connie Neil - Mar 16, 2005 8:32:51 am PST #6862 of 10001
brillig
Teppy, is it one of those that has to be taken for several days before effetive? Because Doc was making noises like I'd see immediate results.
-t - Mar 16, 2005 8:35:04 am PST #6863 of 10001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Now I know why my doctor sighed with relief when she asked me what medications I was taking and I said "nothing". I know it won't last.
beth b - Mar 16, 2005 8:36:34 am PST #6864 of 10001
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
ahh allergy season - unfortunatly singular is only being taken by a friend of mine that has an allergy cocktail - singular, a dailly inhaler and clarinex. durring the bad season - add an emergency inhlaer (abuteral) , benadryl, sudefed ,and allegra.
Steph L. - Mar 16, 2005 8:37:21 am PST #6865 of 10001
I look more rad than Lutheranism
Connie, I suspect it needs to be taken for a few days to get the drug to a steady-state level in your blood. The first few days it might help somewhat, but after a few days is probably when the maximum effect would kick in.
ChiKat - Mar 16, 2005 8:37:26 am PST #6866 of 10001
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
Teppy, is it one of those that has to be taken for several days before effetive? Because Doc was making noises like I'd see immediate results.
Not Teppy, but my doc told me it would take a few days to a week to see results. And, that has been my experience.
Connie Neil - Mar 16, 2005 8:42:04 am PST #6867 of 10001
brillig
Stupid doctor. He practically told me it was a "take when you need it" drug.
ChiKat - Mar 16, 2005 8:44:05 am PST #6868 of 10001
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
My doc told me it is a "take every day" drug. I've gone off it a couple of times because my prescription ran out. It would take about 4 days for enough of it to leave my system, then I'd start coughing again. I'd get the prescription refilled and it would take about 4 days for the coughing to stop.
vw bug - Mar 16, 2005 8:45:36 am PST #6869 of 10001
Mostly lurking...
I wish my UPS delivery would come. I haven't showered yet, 'cause I've been waiting for it. Just my luck, it'll come at 5pm.
Emily - Mar 16, 2005 8:59:46 am PST #6870 of 10001
"In the equation E = mc⬧, c⬧ is a pretty big honking number." - Scola
I'm very fortunate to have very few side effects from the current meds.
We hates MAOIs, yes we do....