Singulair Mood Swings Depression, Pediatric Pulmonologist, Mild Asthma, Depressions, Hesitation

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Our 11 yr. old daughter was prescribed with Singulair. She started taking it today with much hesitation from her parents. She was on this medication years ago for her mild asthma, but her mood swings/depression were terrible. We have a new ENT now and he promises that the mood swings/depressions are NONSENSE and that these rumors were put to rest years ago. We will be watching her side effects closely, but my question is if Singulair helps so much, what other medication can someone take that does not have these side effects? What is the alternative? She is also going to see a pediatric pulmonologist in August.

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Kate2 - Your ENT should be ashamed of himself or herself,children suffering and dying from a drug side effect is not nonsense.My 15 year old son dying is not nonsense.You should fire his a-- and find a more updated and intune Dr.The FDA has and is still reviewing reports about these noted side effects ,and if she suffered once, she very well may suffer again.Watch and Beware.

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Zsmom - Your daughter's ENT is UNINFORMED. In June 2009, the FDA recognized Singulair's neuropsychiatric side effects and recommended that: "Patients and healthcare professionals should be aware of the potential for neuropsychiatric events with these medications. Patients should talk with their healthcare providers if these events occur. Healthcare professionals should consider discontinuing these medications if patients develop neuropsychiatric symptoms." Please visit www.parentsforsafety.org for comprehensive information about Singulair and help us raise awareness of Singulair's side effects by sharing the information on our site with your daughter's doctors. We have a printable "Singulair Side Effect Alert" you can mail along with a copy of the FDA's January 09 announcement. The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) recommends that for all age groups, inhaled corticosteroids are the most effective medication for long-term control. Leukotriene receptor antagonists (Singulair) are considered adjunct (additional) therapy with inhaled corticosteroids. (This information is also on our website.) Hopefully the pediatric pulmonologist will be better educated about asthma medications. If not, at least you now know the truth about Singulair and can share it.

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Flindy - Well if the rumors were put to rest years ago,why did the FDA come out and say this drug is capable of this.Give your doc a swift kick,and show him the FDA warning

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