Since 1998, people have been using Singulair to treat asthma. Since 2003, other people with allergy related symptoms were prescribed Singulair by their doctors. In 2008, the FDA began to take a closer look at Singulair following reports of depression and suicide that have been linked to the use of Singulair. Merck, the manufacturer of Singulair, has rewritten the product label to include the risk of tremors, depression, anxiety and suicidal behavior.
The actions of the FDA and Merck signify the need for all consumers that have taken or take Singulair to report depression, anxiety, tremors and suicidal behavior to their doctor immediately. People with depression, anxiety and suicidal tendencies require medical attention to treat symptoms associated with these conditions. Failure to receive treatment for these conditions may lead to deeper depression, anxiety and greater suicide risk. In addition, doctors can provide alternatives to Singulair that may not pose mental condition risks.
Millions of people use Singulair. In fact, Singulair sales rose to $4.3 billion in 2007. Because people with mental conditions often privately see a physiatrist or psychologist about their health issue, the number of people affected by mental conditions as a result of Singulair use may not be accurately documented at this time. Thus, the risks associated with Singulair may be greater than data that has been collected by the FDA and Merck to date. >
People suffering from the adverse side effects of Singulair may seek out the advice of a personal injury attorney that focuses on product liability to learn more about entitlement to a lawsuit against Merck for serious personal injuries that have been sustained because of Singulair use.
Tags: Drug Reaction, Patient Safety, Product Liability Lawsuit, Warning
My daughter became has suffered from insomnia, hallucinations, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, irritability and restlessness. It became so bad she had to be hospitalized and repeated visits to psychologists and psychiatrists have not provided an explanation. Their tests indicate she is not mentally ill. Now I’m on the verge of seeking help from neurologists and endocrinologists only to discover that it may be the result of taking Singulair.
I don’t know if I’m relieved to find a possible answer to her problems or if I’m enraged. Both, I suppose.
The poor girl is taking Zoloft…geez. Who knows what side effects I can expect from that.
Nancy Reagan left Merck and others like them out of her war against drugs, what a shame.
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