When prescribing montelukast (Singulair) for asthma, patients or parents of patients should be instructed:
1. Montelukast twice a day is started when there is an asthma exacerbation.
2. Patients may experience weight gain on montelukast.
3. Aggression, anxiety, depression, and/or suicidal thoughts may occur when taking montelukast.
4. Lethargy and hypersomnia may occur when taking montelukast.
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