Zileuton (Cont.)

When and How to Take Zileuton

General considerations for when and how to take zileuton include the following:
 
  • The medication comes in tablet form and is taken by mouth four times a day.
     
  • Zileuton can be taken with or without food. If the drug bothers your stomach, try taking it with food.
     
  • Zileuton should be taken at the same times each day to maintain an even level in your blood.
     
  • For zileuton to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. The medicine will not work if you stop taking it.
     

Dosage Information for Zileuton

The dose of zileuton that your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may be taking.
     
As is always the case, do not adjust your zileuton dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Zileuton Dosing for more information.)
 

Zileuton Side Effects

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with zileuton. However, not everyone who takes the medication will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
 
Common side effects of zileuton include but are not limited to:
 
(Click Side Effects of Zileuton to learn more, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;