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I was prescribed singulair for asthma 7 years ago in my late 30's...

Posted at 12:26 AM on Oct 31, 2008 by poisonpillskill, #36154
I was prescribed singulair for asthma 7 years ago in my late 30's. I experieinced mild side-effects first including vivid dreams/nightmares, insomnia mixd wiht bouts of over-sleeping for work, runny nose, etc. Then I developed a series of kidney infections, increased irritability, lack of concentration and heart palpitations. Depression set in, along with the obsession of shotting myself in the head, running away to far away places, and risk-taking behavior. I became difficult to work with and left a good paying job/career and suffered increasing irrational teenage rebellious behavior that i chalked up to a mid life crisis, until the suicidal idealization and late night insomnia and cutting hateful things into my skin with razor blades set in. Then I left another job and had no health care. In months my outlook improved and problem-solving reason returned. A year later, with new medical insurance, I renewed my prescription, only to find the bad thoughts and gloom returning. Within weeks my doctor and pharmacist warned me about the suicidal side-effects of the drug. Now that my life is a train wreck, who do I sue? I cant imagine subjecting a child to this medication. Please seek alternatives and protect your children.
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Reply about 1 year ago on Oct 31, 2008 by flindy, #14013

We need your help,please file an adverse reaction with medwatch,we are still fighting for our children,we are trying to find out if perm damage has been done.The FDA told me they do not investigate unless they see a trend.We need all whos lives have been affected to stand up and shout,they give this med to babies as young as 6 mnths,and are trying it on preemies.Who will speak for them.Please visit www.parentsforsafety.org and sign our petition

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