I was taking montair lc for 10 days. For cough. Now from 5 days I am having neck pain a nd shoulder pain weakness in arms. Also sleeplessness and dizziness all days and gas pains also. Is it a side effects of medicines or something else. What should I do. Still I have little cough.

Dear Ms. lybrate-user, all the above symptoms that you describe are known side effects of montelukast. In my practice, I reserve montelukast only to patients with long term problems along with asthma and generally avoid using it for allergic rhinitis or other upper respiratory symptoms. It would be better for you to discontinue montelukast and consult an ent surgeon to assess your symptoms. Cough syrups are comparable to one another and offer some respite from cough but honey 2-3 ml taken as needed has also been found to be at least as beneficial if not more. Cough can be caused due to many reasons and they have to be treated based on the cause. Drinking sips of hot water every 5-10 mins will soothe your throat and help with your symptoms. Best wishes.  

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