My son, who is 8, has just been prescribed Lexapro. He's only be...

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Posted at 3: 0 PM on Sep 29, 2008 by hmattingly, #35099

My son, who is 8, has just been prescribed Lexapro. He's only been on it for 2 weeks and is taking only 5mgs. He was diagnosed with depression. The first four days were wonderful. I had my sweet, loving boy back. Since then, a lot of "crap" we have been dealing with is back, but at least the sadness/aggression/temper have not been as bad as before. He is having horrible stomach pains, but could be caused by allergy drainage or possible intestinal problems that have yet to be diagnosed. Anybody out there with a child going through the same thing? My son was also taking Singular for 8 months last fall and that was a NIGHTMARE! Don't ever allow your child to be prescribed this medicine, especially if they already have behavior issues.

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Reply 7 months ago on Apr 14, 2009 by cajuncocoa, #18889

I'm sorry that happened to your son, but I wanted to note that I've been taking Lexapro (10 mg) for about 6 years and Singulair (10 mg) since 2005. I'm in my mid-50s; perhaps that is the difference, but I have had NO problem with either of these medications. If I had to give up all but one of my medications, they would have to pry the Singulair out of my hands!! I would not have been able to exist in moldy New Orleans after Katrina if not for Singulair....it was a godsend!!

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Reply 7 months ago on Apr 15, 2009 by hmattingly, #18897

Be thankful that Singulair has been a godsend to you and bless you for all you've been through after Katrina! I've been in 1 hurricane and several TS and that's plenty to last me a lifetime! What kind of side effects have you noticed on Lexapro? I've been reading those postings and have some concerns. Thx!

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Reply 4 months ago on Jul 29, 2009 by ratkos, #21888

How about not giving your CHILD these dangerous effin drugs in the first place? I would never put my child on any of these drugs!

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Reply 4 months ago on Jul 29, 2009 by ratkos, #21889

How about not giving your CHILD these dangerous effin drugs in the first place? I would never put my child on any of these drugs!

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