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Posted at 11:56 PM on Mar 31, 2008 by hcj, #28896
My son started Singulair when he was 5 for asthma. He is now 7. We have noticed that he has went from a happy go lucky boy to very sad and depressed at times. He complains of headaches, stomach aches, leg aches, and cries very easily. He has lost his confidence at times and low self esteem. We never saw this behavior before taking this medicine. He has always loved to play sports and now is afraid of getting hurt. After reading these posts, I am taking my son off this medication. He has even complained that he cannot shut off his brain at night when he goes to sleep. We have also noticed him sleep walking. He has had to get glasses for farsightedness and complains that at times he feels dizzy. His breath smells awful despite he has brushed and flossed teeth. He also was very social and we noticed that he has started acting shy when he talks to people and making no eye contact. We have worked through the behaviors with prayer and counseling, but still battle it. I am wondering if he is having reactions to this medication. I am stopping it tonight. I want my happy-go-lucky little boy back. I will repost if I notice a difference. HJ
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Reply 8 months ago on Apr 01, 2008 by medicdad, #6372

I have been off for about 4 days now and allready feel better. Others say it may take two weeks or a month or two to feel like your old self. Please read my post if you get time. I'm sure your boy will be out of this fog in no time.

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Reply 8 months ago on Apr 01, 2008 by lorna21, #6383

The pain we have watched our son go threw for the past years being diagnois with anxiety and ocd numerous therapist i now believe it has been because of singulair. When i saw the news about singulair and the young boy who commited suicide i was shocked knowing all the problems we have been going threw with our son and the boys full name is my sons name. Seeing the bottle of singulair with the boys name on it to me was a sign from god saying take your son of this medication.

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Reply 8 months ago on Apr 01, 2008 by jlamom, #6385

we are on day 4 singulair free and seeing a change already. our son (7yrs old) has been on singulair for about 3 years. all the same symptoms... stomach pains, anxety, lots of worries, sad, mad, crying all the time. he is so bubbly and hapy this morning. my husband and i can't believe the twinkle in his eye that we have not ssen in so very long. i think you'll see rapid changes too..seems like everyone is reporting quick changes. it is so unbelievable. ia m so thankful for this website!

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