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Posted at 5:23 PM on May 01, 2009 by lauren25elizabeth, #41102
My son is 5 years old and has been on Singulair for 2 years. I am so relieved to find this website after seeing a report about Singular on the local news. Just the other day I was telling my husband how much it bothers me that our son is not very affectionate. We also have a 3 year old who hugs, laughs and plays like a normal child should. My son, on the other hand, is very rigid if you try to hug him, very serious if you try to joke, and VERY, VERY emotional when I leave him anywhere...as if I'll never return! I don't know how many mornings I've left day care in tears. I always thought to myself "What are we doing wrong?" "Why would he think we weren't coming back?" He is also very moody and argumentative. He reminds me of a very stressed out businessman in his late 50's. Not to mention the leg pains and the nightmares...we have always chalked it all up to "normal" things kids go through. Now that I have read all of the postings on this page I know there is hope. None of us want our children to be unhappy. Thanks for informing me...we are stopping Singulair Immediately!!
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Reply 6 months ago on May 01, 2009 by theresealbert2, #19422

Please check out www.parentsforsafety.org. I am happy you found this web site too! Please report your son's side effects to the FDA and to Merck. Have your pediatrician do this as well. My son's anxiety was debilitating while on singulair and his anxiety began to slowly lift when he was taken off singulair. Give your son lots of love and support while making the transition. Best of Luck to you!!

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