I am finding that the singulair 10mg does not seem to be strong enough for my sons allergies. He is 12 and constantly has a cough and especially during allergy season he gets worse - congestion, runny nose etc...
We are also wondering if singulair alone can cause mood changes and wonder if it is related to the singulair. He has been on this for awhile but it seems that our happy kid has lost his sense of humor and seems miserable all the time.
YES! Singulair CAN cause mood changes. For some the change is immediate and for others it is gradual. FDA is conducting a safety review and in January advised patients and prescribers to monitor for the possibility of neuropsychiatric events (behavior and mood changes) in connection with Singulair. Anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts and actions, including suicide are listed as side effects on Singulair's label.
Interestingly, cough and nasal congestion are also side effects of Singulair!
The 10 mg dose is NOT recommended for children under 15 and Singulair has NOT been clinically proven the most effective treatment for either allergies or asthma. Singulair does not work for everyone.
Please visit www.parentsforsafety.org for comprehensive information on Singulair's side effects and the recommended treatments for allergies and asthma. Please share this information with your son's healthcare providers and other parents and help us prevent more children from suffering.
Many parents have seen an improvement in their children's mood and behavior within days of stopping Singulair. Some parents have reported it took weeks or months for their children to return to "normal." Although it takes approximately 20 hours after a dose of Singulair for blood levels to be zero, it is unknown exactly how long it takes for side effects to subside.
I hope this information is helpful to you.
Jenna Markle
Director
Parents United for Pharmaceutical Safety and Accountability