my 6yr old daughter was put on singulair at the age of 4 she had ...

I'm so glad you found this site! A dramatic change in appetite can be a warning sign of depression and depression is a possible side effect of Singulair. So are agression.and suicidal thoughts. Other parents have reported similar behavior in their children while taking this drug. Please visit our advocacy site at www.parentsforsafety.org for comprehensive information about Singulair's side effects.

Please also take the time to report your daughter's adverse reaction with the FDA. You can find a link on our "links/resources" page. This drug is under investigation by the FDA and consumer feedback is VITAL!

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Good luck to you and congratulations on getting your daughter back!

Our daughter ended up experiencing many bad "side effects" on Singulair, but Claritin has been fine. They are very different meds - the latter is just an antihistamine. Good luck!

my son complained of stomach upset, and also had nightmares. he had a great appetite as a baby, then lost interest in food. he was put on singulair in kindergarten. he did not eat anything beyond pasta and cereal for years. after i took him off singulair (on it for 7 years) he started eating real food!! he also had the side effects everyone else notices: crying for no reason, anger/frustration, headaches, leg pain. it seems your daughter is experiencing more common-than-acknowledged side effects -- whenever a doctor says it is in her head, you should listen to your instincts as well as balancing what s/he says. the doctor is educated, but only sees the child for about 15 minutes during a sick visit. you are with your child mostly 24/7, so you are more aware of subtle changes then the doctor