A Warning about Singulair! (crosspost)

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I haven't posted in a long time, but I often check in. I know that

some kiddoes have been on Singulair for allergies, so I just want to

share some info that I was just made aware of.

Another group I am on is discussing some pretty negative stuff about

Singulair. One mom reported that her child's ammonia went way up

soon after taking it. A different Dr. told her to get him off of it

as it can cause liver problems in some, especially children. The mom

took him off and his ammonia returned to normal.

Another mom reported that her 4 yo experienced nightmares and night

terrors that also subsided when the drug was discontinued. But the

most serious assosciation was reported on a news station about a

normal, healthy 15 yo boy who commited suicide 17 days after

starting the pills. His parents blame the Singulair as they saw

significant negative changes in him soon after beginning it.

Apparently, Merk was aware of these problems and claimed to have

stated these risks in updated inserts. However, Doctors and

Pharmacists interviewed reported differently. Here is the link to

the newscast: http://wnyt.com/article/stories/S360205.shtml?cat=300

I know some of our kids have taken Singulair in the past, so I just

wanted to give you the heads up!

-Trish