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Posted at 11: 1 AM on Apr 22, 2008 by massmomof3, #29828
In response to all the brain research theories, I just wanted to say that when my son (at age 6) was on Singulair there was a noticeable relationship between food and mood. Although his weight was not affected noticeably he would almost predictably have meltdowns if he skipped a snack or we had dinner late. And I remember that I would do almost anything, including spoon feeding him like a baby, in the morning, knowing that, after a few bites he would become 100x more manageable. I mention this because even though one could argue that this phenomenon happens with many kids and adults it really was sharply apparent in my son - and of course his behavior was more extreme. Like the mother who mentioned a hypoglycemic-like reaction, I felt that my son's explosive behavior and intolerance at these times quickly improved after eating. By the way, he has been off more than a year now and does not have this problem any more. Also he is much less lethargic.
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Reply about 1 year ago on Apr 22, 2008 by sing, #7518

One of the many side effects my daughter experienced on Singulair was also food-related. She was on it for over 3 years, and at some point (can't remember when) she started desperately begging for candy - especially chocolate (caffeine) - almost every late afternoon/evening. Thinking about it now, it did seem similar to hypoglycemia, but I knew it wasn't really that since it was often soon after dinner.

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Reply about 1 year ago on Apr 22, 2008 by twhat, #7536

My son was on this drug for 9 years and he is 11 now. Yes, he would be in the worst mood and cranky and after I would give him a little snack, his whole mood would change. Oh, the things we have been through over the years are unbelievable--w/ the mood swings, temper tantrums beyond his years and most recently the suicidal thoughts and yes now he is on an antidepressant. He has been off singulair since 3/21/08. I could go on and on!!

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