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Posted at 10:31 PM on Sep 25, 2009 by brandycarman, #44728
My nine year old started taking this horrible drug less than a month ago. Since then, he has has horrible mood swings, screaming fits, told us he hates us, emotional breakdowns and even threatened to kill himself. He is a bright, intelligent, active and usually a normal nine year old. Over the past month he has been in a physical fight at school where he punched a kid for telling him he was annoying. He has also been in a ton of trouble at school which is not like him. I was so worried until today. My Mom recommended that I check the side effects of his asthma medication. I am astounded and angry at what I am reading. His doctor is supposed to have his best interest in mind and we trusted her. She was the attending physician at a hospital where we live. My nine year old was hospitalized with asthma. Although his asthma needs to be controlled, not at his emotional expense. There has to be a better way...
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Reply about 1 month ago on Sep 25, 2009 by flindy, #23304

i know i know you are not alone.and very lucky you figured it out this early please visit www.parentsforsafety.org,and please file an FDA report,this is the only way things will change

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