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Compare DUPILUMAB (Dupixent) and MONTELUKAST (Montelukast) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Dupixent · Biologic (Asthma/Allergy)
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Dupilumab is a human monoclonal IgG4 antibody that inhibits interleukin-4 (IL-4) and interleukin-13 (IL-13) signaling by specifically binding to the IL-4Rα...
Approved for
Montelukast, Singulair · Leukotriene Modifier
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action The cysteinyl leukotrienes (LTC 4 , LTD 4 , LTE 4 ) are products of arachidonic acid metabolism and are released from various cells, including mast cells a...
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 30 Reddit discussions
DUPILUMAB
33%
positive
15 threads
MONTELUKAST
13%
positive
15 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
15 Reddit threads analysed for DUPILUMAB
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
99 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
disclaimer: eczema is a very individual disease with different causes and triggers for every person. what works for me might not work for you and what didn’t work for me might work for you. just keep that in mind! though i do encourage trying out different things that are not steroids or medical pre
A few years ago, my eczema was severe. I had open weeping wounds all over my body, skin shedding 24/7, no eyebrows, peeling scalp, everything you can imagine. I barely looked human. I'm now 95% normal. I have plenty of scars and hyperpigmentation as a reminder, but aside from random inflammation, I'
So long story short… Big fat eczema flare up. Huge. Spreads over my hands and down my legs. Bleeding when I walk. All over face and chest and cannot leave the house. Call GP, crying my eyes out. Say I’m on the verge of killing myself. Please help me. GP : no, no. Stop crying. STOP CRYING. You won’
I think I honestly just want to rant and talk to some like minded people, maybe those that lead somewhat of a normal life (working, relationships, social interaction) I've suffered severe atopic dermatitis since I was 13, by the time I was 16 it covered every inch of my body and face, during a time
Had severe eczema my entire life (along with severe asthma, yay, severe allergies, yay). Remember back in 2017ish posts about Dupilumab on this forum (and others) from people in the US who were part of the trial saying it was a game changer, as good as steroids (orally, not creams). It got me excite
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15 Reddit threads analysed for MONTELUKAST
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
93 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
Is that a Singulairity?
16M Caucasian, I weigh around 260 , I’m 5’11. I take cetrizine, nasal spray, and montelukast. I have allergies, anxiety, and OCD. As the title says, saying some words makes my vision go weird. Everything will tilt downward. Until I stop pronouncing the word. Words like B, D, M, U, V, and Z are on
28 year old Male, 170 pounds. I had 3 sleep studies done . 2 at home, 1 in the clinic. 2 showed no apnea. And 1 was minor, like so minor he didn't even wanna give me a cpap but did anyway. I don't know what to do anymore. I wake up 5-8 times a night. Usually I do need to pee. Went to a urologist, go
My husband is a 35 year old, 220 pounds, Caucasian male. When ai met him 7 years ago he was in amazing health. We would go for hikes for 10 miles and he would work out every day. He could eat anything and didn't have a single allergy. He would get exercise induced asthma if he did something really i
Age: 35 Sex: F Height: 5'6 Weight: 230 Duration: 1 and a half to 2 years. Occasionally drink/edible gummy consumption (once or twice a month) Country: USA City/State: Austin, TX Hi everyone! I hope all is well. Posting on behalf of my sick GF. My GF has been chronically ill with flu-like symptoms fo
32F. Currently 38w pregnant. Scheduled c section next Saturday. I’m currently on prednisone, Wellbutrin, valacyclovir, Focalin, and albuterol for my asthma + montelukast when it gets really bad during the winter. For context, I’ve had asthma since I was a kid. It’s landed me in the hospital plenty
34 White male, 5'10", 195, symptoms experienced since Memorial Day 2013, skin, lungs, chest, Ranitidine, Doxepin, Nexium, Montelukast, Xolair I was going to a dermatologist for plantars warts on my feet. He was freezing them off. After 3 years with moderate success, he asked me if I wanted to try hi
20 AFAB, My adoptive parents have always told me about how crazy bringing me home from the hosptial was because they didnt think i was going to be able to leave for at least 4 weeks initially. I was born 6 weeks early. The reasoning that my parents have always told me (as well as many other relativ
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DUPILUMAB is a Biologic (Asthma/Allergy), while MONTELUKAST belongs to the Leukotriene Modifier class. This means they work through different pharmacological mechanisms, which may influence both efficacy and side effect profiles. DUPILUMAB is administered via Subcutaneous, whereas MONTELUKAST uses Oral. Route of administration can affect onset of action and patient adherence.
DUPILUMAB carries 2 FDA warnings. MONTELUKAST carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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