is staph infection a side effect of singulair medicine?
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Steroid medication inhibits your immune system, therefore making you more susceptable to any type of infection. This is probably why they list Staph infection as a side effect in steroid athsma medications.\n\nHowever Singulair is notnsteroidal. It is a leukotriene inhibitor. So no it is not listed.\n\nWhat are the possible side effects of montelukast? \n\n If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking montelukast and seek emergency medical attention or notify your doctor immediately: \n\nan allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); \nnumbness, tingling, or pain; \na rash or unexplained open sores or bruising; \na flu-like illness; \nsevere inflammation (pain and swelling) of the sinuses; or \nworsening respiratory symptoms. \nOther, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take montelukast and talk to your doctor if you experience\n\nupset stomach, stomach pain, or heartburn; \ndizziness or headache; \ntiredness; \nsore throat or cough, or \nnasal irritation. \nSide effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome
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Brand Name: Singulair\n\nGeneric Name: Montelukast
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Yes, Primarily Due to Strep A and "Staph. aureus".
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Hi, \nI found this out on MedMaster (a free product of  product of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) http://www.ashp.org/ ),,,it was "lumped" with other\nNarcotic Analgesics and Acetaminophen  (Systemic)...\n\nSide effects of vicodin [ http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/uspdi/202392.html#SXX19]\ninclude those that are less common or rare:\n   ..."pinpoint red spots on skin;  redness or flushing of face; ..."\n\nI also went to Gold Standard (drug information handbook that our library subscribes to...it is not available on the Internet..the company that produces this is a reputable developer of drug databases)..\nside effects of this drug include...\n\n--contact dermatitis (skin rash which is an allergic reaction as a result of touching something one is allergic to)\n\n--erythema (redness of skin caused by the small blood vessels [capillaries] getting congested as a result of vicodin being in\n  the bloodstream\n\n--maculopapular rash ["Maculopapular describes a rash that contains both macules and papules. A macule is a flat discolored area of the skin, and a papule is a small raised bump. A maculopapular rash is usually a large area that is red, and has small, confluent bumps."--defined by a doctor at http://dermatology.about.com/cs/viralinfections/g/macpap.htm ]\n\n--rash (unspecified) ... which is caused by being overly sensitive\n    to vicodin\n\nIf this concerns you, please at least call the doctor. Perhaps he or she can talk to you, have a nurse relay information to you, or set up an appointment. Your peace of mind is important to me!\n\nIn the meantime, I am hoping the above information helps in\nany discussion with your doctor or health professionals.\n\nJanice
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I can't be sure but it sounds like allergy medicine or anti-biotics.  I think its effects are probably diahhrea and yawning, and bleeding and all those great things.
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MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) infections can cause a broad range of symptoms depending on what part of the body is infected. The body parts may include surgical wounds, burns, catheter sites, eye, skin and blood. \n\nInfection often results in redness, swelling and tenderness at the site of infection. Sometimes, people may carry MRSA without having any symptoms.
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It's never good to take antibiotics without first seeing a doctor, if it's not the right one for the job, you are strengthening the bad organisms.  Not good.\nIf you are trying to avoid going to the doctor, I'd try an epsom salt soak or hot compress several times a day for a couple of days to draw out the puss.  Also clean it with a half and half mixture of iodine/peroxide for a couple of days if you can, then peroxide alone for a couple of times, and keep triple-antibiotic ointment (Neosporin) on it at all times for three or so days with a bandage.  DON'T PICK AT IT!  It'll take a while but it will heal.\nStaph infections will heal, but the staph always remains in your body in one form or another after that  Keep this thing clean; salts heal, iodine/peroxide is sterile, triple-antibiotic heals and prevents.\nTake better care of yourself.
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Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.\n\nCheck with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:\n\nRare\n\nYellow eyes or skin\n\nSymptoms of overdose\n\nDiarrhea; increased sweating; loss of appetite; nausea or vomiting; stomach cramps or pain; swelling, pain, or tenderness in the upper abdomen or stomach area\n\nAlso, check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:\n\nRare\n\nBloody or black, tarry stools; bloody or cloudy urine; fever with or without chills (not present before treatment and not caused by the condition being treated); pain in lower back and/or side (severe and/or sharp); pinpoint red spots on skin; skin rash, hives, or itching; sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips or in mouth; sore throat (not present before treatment and not caused by the condition being treated); sudden decrease in amount of urine; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tiredness or weakness\n\nOther side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
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SIDE EFFECTS: Stomach upset, nausea, flushing, constipation, headache, blurred vision, lightheadedness, dizziness or drowsiness may occur during the first few days as your body adjusts to this medication. If these symptoms persist or become severe, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: fast/slow heartbeat, fainting, yellowing eyes or skin, persistent nausea/vomiting, stomach/abdominal pain, mental/mood changes, clumsiness, trouble urinating, signs of infection (e.g., persistent sore throat, fever). This medication may cause your urine to turn green-black in color. This harmless effect is temporary and will disappear when the medication is stopped. A serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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First, I'll address MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylcoccus aureus).  S. aurues is a common organism.  One-third of the U.S. population carries this organism within their nares.  About 1% of the U.S. population carries MRSA within their nares (roughly 3 million people), although higher carriage rates may vary with region and population base.  Colonization with MRSA does not equate to infection, and colonization can be harmless.  Also, there has been a delineation within the last several years between typical hospital-acquired MRSA and a newer community-acquired MRSA.  The latter form has been associated with greater virulence due to certain toxins.  There have been many reported cases of young healthy individuals presented with overwhelming pneumonia and sepsis due to community-acquired MRSA, but this is a minority.\n\nS. aureus is spread through contact with a person infected or colonized with the organism, although contact does not necessarily mean you will become infected or colonized.  Simple hygiene (ie, handwashing) is most important to prevent transmission.  Because someone else in your family has a MRSA infection, does not mean you should not go near them.  Please continue to visit and associate with your family as you always have.  It sounds as if many people in your family have problems with Staphylococcal infection, and you have probably been exposed numerous times over.\n\nWhen does MRSA cause a problem?  Several host and bacterial factors determine when MRSA becomes pathogenic.  Some bacterial factors include the ability to produce certain toxins.  Host factors include defects in skin barrier or underlying immune suppression (such as the treatment of lupus, but not lupus itself).\n\nHow do you know if your infected? What can you do?  S. aureus typically causes skin and skin structure infections such as cellulitis and furunculosis (eg, boils).  Other infections such as pneumonia are much less common.  If you develop signs of skin inflammation, it IS important to report to your doctor about exposure to MRSA.  If antibiotics are required, knowledge of exposure to MRSA can assist with prescribing appropriate empiric therapy.  Lastly, if you (or your family members) experience problems with recurrent "Staph" infections, there are a few measures which may help decrease colonization (but does not guarantee elimination of colonization or prevent re-colonization).  These factors include: use of mupirocin (Bactroban) ointment applied within the nares twice daily for 7 days and intermittent use of chlorhexidine soap applied to whole body during showering or bathing (at least twice a week).  Other factors reported by some to help include: aggressive cleaning of clothes and bedding at the beginning of the above cycle and bleach baths (1/2 cup of bleach in a full tub of water, soak for 30 min once a week).
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No and it made mine worse.  Had to go back to the dermatologist and get on antibiotics again.  I stopped the BC pills and the antibiotics cleared my skin right up.
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MRSA, Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, is a bacteria infection that is resistant to certain antibiotics. The organism, Staphylococcus aureus, is found normally on many individuals skin and seems to cause no major problems.  The problems start when that bacteria finds its way into the body.  \n\nMRSA infections can cause a broad range of symptoms depending on the part of the body that is infected. These may include surgical wounds, burns, catheter sites, eye, skin and blood. Infection often results in redness, swelling and tenderness at the site of infection. Sometimes, people may carry MRSA without having any symptoms.\n\nSome people can carry MRSA for days to many months, even after their infection has been treated.  It is usually treated with an antibiotic called vancomycin.\n\nCareful hand washing is the single most effective way to control spread of MRSA.  If basic hygiene precautions are followed, MRSA carriers are not a hazard to others including their family and friends.\n\nHere is a site that can tell you more about it than there is room to post here: \nhttp://www.mrsaresources.com/
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Registered Nurse here; Could be a number of things, however the first thing that comes to my mind, is your diet.  If you have a tendency to eat a diet high in acid, like tomatos, tomatoe soup, pizza, Italian foods, Mexican foods, etc.  Your likely to get mouth ulcers at intervals.  Doesn't sound like an allergic reaction, sounds more like an irration.  One can take 30cc of Maalox, with Benedryl exlier, read on container and see the correct dosage of Benedryle mix the Benedryl and Maalox together, swiss in mouth for about 30 seconds and swallow, this will coat the lesions in the mouth and offer you relieve.  Strongly advise you to make an appointment and see your health care professional ASAP! If something is amidst your catching it early.  Thanks for the opportunity  to address your question.
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Same thing happened to me. Allergic reaction. My skin also turned bright red and burned. I was  immediately taken off. My advise is to chat with your prescribing doctor. He/she may or may not want to do something. Don't waste time in doing so. Some medications have dangerous side effects or allergic reactions that cause real problems.\n\nGood luck
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I take it as well on a need basis. I have not had those side effects. Go to this site, www.web.md and type it in and you will get a detailed list of side effects. If it makes you feel that way you need to tell your doctor. Call him. There are other options.
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I haven't heard of it, but I did a yahoo search, and found this:\n\n\nhttp://www.probiotec.com.au/arthroflex/
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There are possible side effects from any medication.  This should be discussed with your doctor.