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My son has been on singulair for 4 months now to control his asth...

Posted at 9:22 AM on Aug 17, 2009 by jab135s, #43792
My son has been on singulair for 4 months now to control his asthma. It has done wonders in doing what it was intended to do, however, he's experiencing all of the side effects that the other parents are listing on this site. I threw his singulair in the trash a few nights ago after my son had a complete emotional melt down; which I could easily see he had absolutely no control over. I knew the drugs were changing his personality a bit, but I thought it was just the price we had to pay to keep him out of the hospital. My gut told me never to give him the meds because I had heard about the suicidal tendencies associated with the drug, I just knew I had to watch my son closely (plus he's only 3). I have 3 boys, and the one with asthma is my mild mannered, never gets in trouble, as close to perfect as a child can be. He's been saying "poop" and "pee" uncontrollably along with aggressive behavior toward his brothers and he would cry for no reason at all. His sleep patterns had changed as well, which I now know are due to nightmares - I even found him hiding under his bed a couple of times. I do not know why this drug is approved for children, but after reading the other stories I realize this seems to be the standard instead of the exception. I hope they pull this drug off the market before any more kids get hurt. I feel like I have poisoned my child - I will definitely be spreading the word on this. Anxiously awaiting for this medicine to leave my sons body so I can have my sweet little boy back.
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Reply 3 months ago on Aug 17, 2009 by flindy, #22297

you are not alone,please report to the fda.you can find the link on www.parentsforsafety.org i saw huge changes in my son the first week off,after being on this poison for 3 and a half years....shout out for change this is not accseptable

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Reply 2 months ago on Sep 06, 2009 by paula777, #22782

how long did it take to get out of his system????

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Reply 19 days ago on Nov 02, 2009 by fionnam, #24110

My 2 year old daughter has been on Singulair for 2 months and as each day goes by she seems to get more aggressive and agitated(she has become obsessed with saying poop) If I ask what she wants for dinner, she will answer poop with ketchup. She is also suffering from insomina. well as.

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Reply 19 days ago on Nov 02, 2009 by 777, #24111

fionnam . . the answer is STOP taking this drug to your daughter . . .there are many natural products/alternatives. Unfortunately, most drs. all they know is to push drugs . . .. even children. VERY SAD.

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