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I was put on Singulair two weeks ago and since then I have have e...

Posted at 9:50 PM on Oct 17, 2009 by almost_rita, #45231
I was put on Singulair two weeks ago and since then I have have experienced everything from hyperactivity and insomnia to flu symptoms and loose bowel movements. I contacted my doctor after 3 days because I was having tingling in my hands and feet, flu symptoms, cramping etc but no fever and otherwise fine...He said the benefits outway the side effects so take half. I continued to take half. The cramping reduced and so did the other physical type side effects, but I started feeling like Superwoman. Instead of sleep I sterilized my house, wrote emails, tended to laundry, etc...and then continued my normal day with a smile and pep that I would not expect. I really had no desire to eat. The thought just made me cringe. After two days of no sleep and hyperactive state I decided I am done. I stopped taking it...and I took my son, 6, off it as well. He had been taking it for 4 years and was presenting with signs of hyperactivity. It has been one week...he turned yellow, became more hyperactive, talked about how the man in his room is gone now. He had struggled with sleep since he started Singulair but there were no side effects at the time that listed bad dreams, hallucinations, hyperactivity etc...It has been one week and we watched our son turn yellow as he withdrew ...he could have been spider man break dancing on the ceiling for the first few days. His teachers and even the bus driver had sent home warnings about his behavior "can't sit still" ...the last 3 days of school he has been on "green" which means great behavior. I do not think anyone should give this drug to kids...and it should not be given in sample forms either to any doctor trusting patient...without a full discussion of these side effects. I feel like I just went thru hell and put my son thru hell.
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Reply about 1 month ago on Oct 18, 2009 by kate2, #23639

Please take the time to visit the FDA website and report your reaction to this drug,it will get a black box warning if we persist with the reports.Make it a point to tell your doctor he is obligated to file if you are seeing a change now that you have removed the drug,then it was a drug induced effect.Our physicians are way out of line saying the benefits outway the side effects,my child is dead because a Dr. thought this drug was perfectly safe!!!!!!!!Good luck to you and your family spread the word and visit our website for better information on Singulair and what it has done to children www.parentsforsafety.org
Kate

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Reply about 1 month ago on Oct 18, 2009 by almost_rita, #23652

Does anyone know how long before the full side effects are gone? Can you post estimates?

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