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Singulair and tantrums
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Singulair and tantrums
by jmum, Nov 16, 2006 12:00AM
My son was on singulair for 6 weeks. Almost immediately he started having huge tantrums. Slaming doors, screaming at me for no reason. He said he had sore ears and couldn't hear. He is 4 and has slept through the night since before he was 1. He is up each night, screaming crying and having nightmares. 2 specialists said this could not be singulair, but I cannot see how it is anything but singulair. Has any body else had this kind of experience?
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Dec 06, 2006 12:00AM
, Dec 06, 2006 12:00AM
This is not a described side effect of Singulair� (montelukast sodium). However, that does not mean it is not possible. The best option is to stop the medicine and see if the symptoms go away. If they do, you may or may not want to start the medicine again to see if the symptoms restart or just start another medicine.
Member Comments (3)
by Maeuschen, Nov 17, 2006 12:00AM
I refused giving my son Singulair. I have noticed a behavior change when I give my son Pulmicort and or Xopenex, which are both used for Asthma patients. My son does not have Asthma however we were just told that he has "hyperactive airways". My son is now 15 months and we gave him Pulmicort and Xopenex since he was 6 months. Now that I distrust his Pediatrian and go for more then one opinion I choose to give my sons immune system a chance to built it up of course with doctors supervision. Even Asthma can me healed naturaly! In some or most cases children do not need medication and natuarl resources should be given a try before anything else.
by qwertypop, Nov 19, 2006 12:00AM
I discontinued Singulair because it interrupted my sleep with stressful dreams and nightmares. I can't imagine why they'd tell you the sleep problems couldn't be due to the Singulair - it says right on the Singulair Website that "vivid dreams" is one of the side effects.
