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Posted at 1:57 PM on Sep 16, 2008 by robp, #34560
My wife and I recently took my daughter to an asthma specialist and she was prescribed Flovent and Singulair as everyday suppressive treatment. Our daughter is only 4 and the first evening of taking SIngulair she was exhibiting exaggerated emotional behaviors such as sadness and excessive crying (sad/moping). The following day the same emotional state was there without anger, but with abnormal crying (for my daughter). She went to preschool and her teacher said she was saying things such as, "I don't care", "I don't need anyone", "I hate this", etc. These are not normal behaviors for our typically happy child. Her doctor said suicidal thoughts and depression were possible side effects in adults, but I am beginning to think they apply to children as well. After only 4 days of Singulair we have decided to stop the treatment. I hope these comments help some of you other parents experiencing the same thing. -Rob
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Reply about 1 year ago on Sep 16, 2008 by zsmom, #12412

Thank you Rob, for posting your experience on this site. I am glad to hear that your daughter's doctor was aware that suicidal thinking and depression are possible side effects of SIngulair. Many doctors aren't! These adverse effects are not exclusive to adults. Children can and do have them. Spread the word!

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Reply about 1 year ago on Sep 16, 2008 by matthewct1, #12413

This can be a horrible drug for children who can't communicate how they feel. Take your child off this drug and you should see a change quickly.

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Reply about 1 year ago on Sep 29, 2008 by hmattingly, #12891

Be glad you took your daughter off as early as you did. My son was on it for 8 months and it was a nightmare!

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Reply about 1 year ago on Oct 06, 2008 by zsmom, #13153

Please visit our new advocacy site at www.parentsforsafety.org

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