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New Singulair Side Effects
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on June 23, 2009
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Has anyone noticed subtle changes in their child while taking Singulair? My 11 year old has allergies and asthma and has been on Singulair (and other meds) for a long...
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- Can't say that I've seen side effects that I would attribute to the medicine (but wouldn't necessarily rule these out either--we've just had too many changes to pinpoi...
- I am not sure if it has anything to do with Singular, but I would guess that she is going into 6th or 7th grade. I would bet that it has everything to do with becomin...
- www.askapatient.com to look up meds and reactions that people have had to them.
Anyone Experience Bad Side Effects with Singulair?
Asked by N.D. from Columbus
on May 29, 2009
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My almost four year old son started taking Singulair approx. one month ago. Last weekend he was so crabby and just not nice! I decided after reading some of the negat...
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- My girlfriend had her 8 year old son on singulair for allergies. Short story is, he became withdrawn and depressed very badly. He had bad nightmares and didn't want to...
- Hmmmmm. I didn't know that was a possible side effect. My 15 year old has been taking singulair for 4 years now and he is now experiencing more "anger issues" and de...
- My daughter is 5 1/2 and has been on it since she was 2 and we've never seen any problems with it. Our older one is 8 and she started on it at about age 6 and she als...
Any of Your Children on Singulair?
Asked by J.H. from Philadelphia
on March 11, 2008
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My son's pediatrician just put him on this drug for his "seasonal asthma." Are any of your children on this prescription? Any side effects? Any advice would be appreci...
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- My son started taking it when he was 3! But he kept getting really bad ear infections! When we switched docs they took him off it and said that was a common side eff...
- My son is on singulair for the last couple yrs. and he has not had any side effects at all not even when he first started taking it. I usually give it to him at night.
- I have a son who takes singulair for seasonal allergies. He started take it when he was six and it worked well for him. He did not have any problems with side effect...
Singulair Good or Bad Thing for 2 Year Old?!?!?
Asked by M.E. from Denver
on May 25, 2008
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My son has recently turned 2 and we have been experiencing a mostly dry sometimes mucus cough for about 6 months. My son has had croup twice and he was given a steriod...
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- Hi M., We have been doing "wheat free" at my house for about 3 years at the advice of our chiropractor for my daughter (teen). We have found that it made a big dif...
- I'll try to offer some advice, but keep your appt at Jewish and perhaps see a pediatric specialist for the 'asthma' at Jewish as well. My daughter from the age of 9 m...
- Hi M., I recently read an article about Singulair being linked to depression and suicide. Be sure to do your research. It may sound crazy but Chiropractic...
Behavior Issues and Allergy Meds
Asked by M.H. from York
on March 16, 2009
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Hello, I was wondering if anyone had any experience or insight on Allergy medicine and children's behavior. My son will be 8 in 3 weeks and has been on allergy meds f...
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- I want to throttle your Doctor. It sounds like he is blatanly ignoring suicidal ideation which should be taken VERY seriously in children (they aren't exempt from suic...
- Never trust the doctor who discounts all risks! They all do it. It's not that he's lying or conspiring with the Man, it's what he's been taught my his industry and wha...
- Hi M., I think it would be a waste of time and money to see an allergist.I am speaking from experience.My daughter was diagnosed the same as your son.We had an allerg...
Advise on Dr. Prescription
Asked by M.M. from El Paso
on September 2, 2010
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I took my 10 year old son to the doctor with symptoms including a soar throat and stuffy nose. The nurse did a quick strep test that came back negative. When the doc...
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- I wouldn't want to put my kids on any meds they would have to take for the rest of their lives unless I was sure it was absolutely necessary. My daughter had a terr...
- Lots of things are in bloom right now. My allergist told me that over the last few years that there has been a big spike in new allergy sufferers. Whether he needs ...
- Personally, I wouldn't start giving two medications at the same time because then how will you know which is being effective? Maybe try giving him only Zyrtec for a da...
My Healthy 2 yr.old Had an Unexplained Seizure
Asked by K.J. from Greensboro
on April 19, 2010
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Last night I heard my 2 1/2 yr.old making a snoring/gurgling noise about 1 hr after his bedtime. When I checked on him, he was on his back, staring wide-eyed, drooling...
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- I have a friend whose son went through this. He was about that age when it happened. They told her sometimes a virus can cause it! At the time they ran all kinds of te...
- What a scary thing! I'm so sorry you are going through this. The one thing I would ask is if he had had vaccinations any time recently. Sometimes we forget these detai...
- Here's what happened to us. No. 1 - you're son is on Singulair for preventive medication for Asthma, am I correct? My oldest who is now 5 thankfully has grown ...
Pre-teen Daughter's Sadness
Asked by M.P. from Dallas
on June 12, 2008
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Hi Moms. I'm seeking help/advice for my pre-teen daughter who has episodes of unexplained sadness. I've noticed this over the past few months (probably since Jan) that...
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- Sheesh, I am now older than 35 and have tearful days during the "emotional" time during my cycle. I cry because I had a bad dream or they didn't have my kind of bread ...
- my sister in law had to get on birth control to balance out her hormonal episodes. it was very young too, like around 13 yrs i believe.
- I was sad alot when I was a teen. Sometimes it was related to my cycle but to be honest I think I was depressed. It wasn't until after my daughter was born and I was d...
Teenage Son with Severe allergies...need Suggestions/solutions
Asked by S.Y. from Pittsburgh
on April 15, 2010
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My poor 17 year old came home today MISERABLE. His allergies are our of control. He normally takes Claritin-D, he didn't have any today. We have been to the allergist,...
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- He needs to take his Claritin everyday. It takes a while to kick in, so make sure he at least begins taking them. He may need an inhaler.. Also get him a neti pot. The...
- Have you thought about giving your son the shots yourself? My 16 year old son has horrible allergies and I didn't want to make weekly visits to the allergist for the ...
- Get a jar of bee pollen from a local bee farmer. It needs to be local because allergens are area specific, so what we have in our area may not be the same for you. H...
Asthma & Steroids
Asked by A.T. from Yuba City
on April 1, 2008
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Hello,
I am seeking advice from other Mom's that have experience with young Children with Asthma. My son who was born with Asthma has been on Allergy medicine and (a...
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- It seems like so many are going through the same situation. My daughter started with allergies and asthma as a baby as well. We had her on liquid steroids 2 times a da...
- Hi A., All three of our children including my husband and I suffer from allergies. Since we moved to East Contra Costa County, I can add allergy induce asthma to my l...
- Singulair was that magic pill for my son who is now 7. He has had asthma since he was very young. We started him on the Singulair a little over 2 years ago. It has ...
