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Suggest Treatment For Mood Swings After Taking Singulair For Asthma

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Posted on Thu, 26 Mar 2015
Question: XXXXXXX is 11 and has been on 5 mgs singulair or about 8 yrs for asthma my son took him off the meds straight away he was not weened off it is there any side effects to watch out for like mood swings or change in concentration XXXXXXX told me that he finds himself staring out the window at school he doesn't know why
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
No need to worry much for any side effects.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Singular is having montelukast.
It is having anti allergic action. And safe for long term use.
It is neither have any side effects on long term use nor on stopping it.
So no need to worry much for this.
You should look for worsening of asthma symptoms after stopping singular. If asthma symptoms are appearing then consult pediatrician and start appropriate treatment.
Mood swings or lack of concentration are not side effects of singular.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wishing good health to your son.
Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Mood Swings After Taking Singulair For Asthma

Brief Answer: No need to worry much for any side effects. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Singular is having montelukast. It is having anti allergic action. And safe for long term use. It is neither have any side effects on long term use nor on stopping it. So no need to worry much for this. You should look for worsening of asthma symptoms after stopping singular. If asthma symptoms are appearing then consult pediatrician and start appropriate treatment. Mood swings or lack of concentration are not side effects of singular. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your son. Thanks.