I have been on Singulair for nine years and I thank Merck for dis...

How old are you? I only ask because it appears that Singulair affects younger people more than those who are older. For instance, there's a 32-year-old who posted stating that they had not experienced the emotional effects that younger Singulair users have experienced. A reply would be most appreciated! Thank you!

I think you work for Merck You are entierly to defensive of this medication. It is plain and clear people have had severe depression and people have died. Sorry charlie but you are going to be sued.

I think you work for Merck You are entierly to defensive of this medication. It is plain and clear people have had severe depression and people have died. Sorry charlie but you are going to be sued.

its great that you do not suffer as others have, but please do not judge or question these people including myself who are expressing real and true side effects.

I don't think she is trying to judge anyone's personal experiences, only the medias portrayal, which I have to say will always have a biased agenda. I have studied the media and it's effects on society.

Everyone is different and everyone has different experience and I do not think that she was trying to downplay anyone's experience. I have been taking Singular for two years. I am 32. I never thought I had any symptoms until I read this forum, and yes I can now recognize that I have been experiencing symptoms without realizing it, but everyone is going to be effected differently. For me the difference between pre-singular and post singular is that before singular I had severe sinus headaches EVERY DAY for many years. Now I only have them during the fall when my indoor and outdoor allergies colide. So while yes I am battling the side effects of sever anxiety, depression, and mood swings. I can't say with any certainty that they are caused by the singular, but maybe amplified by it. Medicines do have unusual side effects for different people. Would you have ever thought that Birth Control would increase your migranes to having one or two a week instead of a few times a year? My doctor didn't belive me, but I stopped taking them and they got better. The bottom line is that you have to trust your instincts. If you think that Singular is causing the problem, it probably is. But there is no reason to degrade someone who feels the risks are worth taking. When you finally after years of suffering find something that works for you of course you will sing its praises. Right now I am on the fence. I am considering getting off the singular (after fall is over) and see how I do, but so far, it's been worth it for me. Now am I going to give it to my young daughter, NO! Being in angish and pain everyday is no way to live. Its not for everyone, but it's great if you really need it to live/function. You can't deny that. I think the real problem is that doctors are to quick to "try" a medicine without making sure it's appropriate for the given situation. That and they don't tell you about the risks you are taking on to "see if it works". It doesn't help that the drug companies are marketing directly to the consumers either!