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My son began taking singulair when he was 6. About that time we w...

Posted at 8:16 PM on Jun 27, 2008 by wewe, #31859
My son began taking singulair when he was 6. About that time we were hading into the school years. He was labeled as a "special" child from that time on. Impulsive, aggressive, angry, anti-social, etc. He had a hard time focusing at school and every day was a battle. About 5th grade, after 3 schools, he was diagnosed with ADHD. I never, ever thought that it could be this medication. He was on it for about 4 years off and on during allergy season. I transferred him to a private school for children with behavioral issues and as time went on through therapy and special schooling it seemed to get better. I look back now and see that our "good" times were when he finally went off it for good. The beginning of his Freshman year was great! He had a 3.58 GPA, making friends and finally happy. The unfortunate thing is now that puberty has really kicked in, we are back to the old behaviors but much worse. Impulsive, angry, anxious, afraid of the dark, afraid of death. Violent thoughts, impulsive and very unhappy. I can see now that my son never had ADHD. He was misdiagnosed because thier were no warnings at that time. I don't think it ever "goes away". Even after years of being off of it. Something with the puberty hormones is re-triggering this behavior. IT IS LONG TERM!!!!! Even after discontinued use. Please, please keep an eye on your children. I AM SO ANGRY FOR HIM!! Also, for me. Special school $400 month, psychologist appointments, $300 month, my poor Son in a dark place I can't get him out, PRICELESS. . .I want my Son just to be happy. Thank you all for sharing your stories, it gives me strength that I need for him.
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Reply 5 months ago on Jun 28, 2008 by concernedcitizen, #9605

Testosterone changes the way that boys/men need certain amino acids. After puberty, there is a greater need for these amino acids. I will come back later and explain.

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Reply 5 months ago on Jun 28, 2008 by flindy, #9609

Wow,my worst niightmare,i have seen the posotive changes in my son since coming off singulair,but i do worry about the effects all the other meds that were added and now we know not needed may have done,obviously the extra drugs that did not work ,anyway were doing something not needed,the future for these kids is unknown,we have a lot to watch for.Thanks for your post Good luck

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