Definite changes symptoms and conditions

My daughter has been off Singulair since March 29th. In my previous posting I explained that she had taken it for 2 years and last December started to experience stomach pain, and she became very anxious, agitated, and obsessive compulsive. We had every test possible and her anxiety only grew worse as the weeks went on. In February she was admitted for panic attacks and was given Paxil and Risperdal. When we stopped Singulair we noticed definite changes with her mood swings, personality, and affection. We saw a side of her that over time we forgot existed. She is so much better, but still on the medicines from her hospitalization. We have an appointment to discuss reducing these meds. But has SINGULAIR been out of her system long enough? She endured so much emotional stress that I know just stopping the Singulair will not be the cure all. Any input from anyone would be greatly appreciated.

**Reporting back on my 17 year old son, 7 years on Singulair**
After enduring so much for the past several years, I think that I am seeing definite changes **YEAH** It has been just over 4 weeks since he took his last dose of singulair. He reports "I slept like a baby....I hit the pillow and lights out." I think that singulair somehow disrupts the normal sleep patterns of some individuals resulting in many of the emotional / behavioral disturbances that everyone writing on this website is reporting. If any of you have been sleep deprived for several days -- taking care of a child or relative or for any other reason, if you are like me, you tend to be a grouchy, short tempered and basically not in a very good mood. If Singulair has been depriving our children of a good night's rest for however long they have been taking it, think of how that will affect their daily behavior. I would say my son is much calmer and happier now and he is definitely noticing that he sleeps much better than before.

My 9 year old son was on Singulair for about 4 weeks. His whole personality changed. He cried all the time, he would not sleep alone, he had headaches, dizziness, tummy aches and horrible nightmares. His whole bodyy broke out in a rash and even now after 2 months of taking him off he is still covered in a rash. He was so sad all the time and so irritated. He would yell at us and was so angry all the time. He still is not back to himself. I see where people say their kids are back to their old selfs. I know my son is better but he still is having a hard time focusing in school and crys easily. He seems as though he is not the same child. I wonder if these side effects can cause permanent damage in some way. This is all so scarey. Drs. need to talk and help these children, NOW