Florida · Leukotriene blocker · asthma and allergies
Montelukast refill online in Florida
Already taking montelukast? If you're physically in Florida, a Florida-registered telehealth physician can review a request to continue it for $39. If it's safe to continue, the prescription goes to the Florida pharmacy you choose.
About Montelukast
Montelukast (Singulair) is a once-daily tablet that blocks leukotrienes. It's used to prevent asthma symptoms, exercise-triggered bronchospasm and allergy symptoms. It isn't a rescue medicine.
What the physician reviews before refilling
- Why it was prescribed: asthma, allergies or both
- Any changes in mood, behavior or sleep since starting it
- Your other asthma controllers and allergy medicines
- Depression or other mental health history
Safety points
- In 2020 the FDA added a boxed warning about serious mood and behavior changes with montelukast, including agitation, depression, sleep problems, vivid dreams and suicidal thoughts.
- Because of that warning, the FDA advises that for allergies alone it be used only when other treatments don't work or aren't tolerated.
- If you have thoughts of harming yourself, call or text 988 (Spanish available) or call 911.
Florida tips
- Florida's long pollen seasons and mold mean many people take allergy medicines most of the year. If montelukast is only for allergies, the physician may talk about nasal steroid sprays or antihistamines.
- Keep a rescue inhaler with you; montelukast won't stop an attack in progress.
Cost
The $39 covers the physician review. You pay for montelukast separately at your pharmacy. Generic versions are usually much cheaper than brand names; ask for the cash price or use a free discount card. We don't bill insurance, but your pharmacy can run the prescription through your own plan.
Questions about Montelukast
Why does montelukast have a boxed warning?
Reports of serious mood and behavior changes, including suicidal thoughts, led the FDA to add a boxed warning in 2020. Many people take it without problems, but tell the physician about any changes, and stop and seek help for thoughts of self-harm.
Can I take montelukast with antihistamines?
Yes. It's commonly used alongside cetirizine, loratadine, fexofenadine or a nasal steroid spray.
Is montelukast a rescue medicine?
No. It prevents symptoms over time. For sudden asthma symptoms you need a rescue inhaler such as albuterol.