Singulair Alert

Singulair and Depression - Alert

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A new warning has been added to the drug Singlair, for it is now believed that this drug may induce Depression. There are unfortunately many side known effects with Singulair and it is now believed that depression is one of them. If you are taking Singulair and depression symptoms occur, it's important to let your healthcare provider know so that treatment can be obtained. If you or a loved one has suffered a loss and need to speak with a lawyer - call our Law Offices today at 1-800-862-1260.

The drug Singular is often prescribed to treat asthma (including exercise-induced asthma) and an itchy, stuffy, runny nose that is the result of allergies. It works by blocking leukotriene receptors, which helps minimize or prevent symptoms. Singulair is available in various forms, including tablets, granules, and chewable tablets. How often it is taken depends on the condition it is being used to treat. Possible side effects include headaches, stomach pain, and the flu. Singulair is part of a group of medications called leukotriene modifiers. Leukotrienes are chemicals produced by the body in response to allergens or other problems. In the lungs, they cause swelling and inflammation in the airways and constriction of the muscles of the respiratory tract. In the nose, leukotrienes are released after exposure to allergens substances that cause allergies. Singulair works by blocking leukotriene receptors, preventing these chemicals from causing allergy or asthma. 

There are several side effects are possible during treatment with Singular sodium and it is now believed depression with suicidal feelings or actions may be one of them. If you or a loved one has suffered a loss and need to speak with a lawyer - call our Law Offices today at 1-800-862-1260.

The manufacturer of prescription drugs are required to keep track of side effects reported to them by patients or healthcare providers. Since Singulair was approved, depression has been reported as a possible side effect of the drug. But, because not all cases of depression are reported, it is impossible to tell exactly how common depression or suicide occurs in people taking the drug Singulair.

It is important that you understand that depression is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. It affects the way one eats and sleeps, the way one feels about oneself, and the way one thinks about things. Depression is not the same as a passing blue mood. It is not a sign of personal weakness or a condition that can be willed or wished away. The economic cost of depression is high, but the cost in human suffering cannot be estimated. Depression often interferes with normal functioning and can cause pain and suffering, not only to those who have depression, but also to those who care about them. Serious depression can destroy family life, as well as the life of the person with this illness. But much of this suffering is unnecessary.

Depression is also known as:
  • Clinical depression
  • Major depression
  • Major depressive disorder
  • Unipolar depression.
Depression and suicidal thoughts are not a passing phase or something that can be willed away. It is an illness that affects a person's body, mood, and thoughts. Depression can strike anyone, and it can destroy both family life and the life of the person who is depressed. Symptoms of depression can include restlessness and irritability; feelings of guilt, worthlessness, and helplessness; and persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment. Treating depression may involve medications, psychotherapy, or a combination of the two.

What Is Childhood Depression?  Although childhood depression has probably affected many generations of children, it is only in the past two decades that this serious condition has been taken very seriously. Childhood depression is a condition that affects a young person's thoughts, feelings, behavior, and body. But it is more than sadness or "the blues." With childhood depression, there are more symptoms, the symptoms are more severe, and they last for a longer period of time. Depression can happen at any point in a child's life, even when things seem to be going well. Children with depression may have a hard time dealing with everyday activities and responsibilities. The depression may affect the way kids behave at home and at school, how they interact with others, and how they feel about themselves. If left untreated, depression in children can ultimately lead to school failure, alcohol or other drug use, and even suicide. Depression in children (or adults for that matter) is not a personal weakness; it's a mental health problem. The good news, however, is that childhood depression is treatable, especially when it is diagnosed early.

Childhood depression is a serious condition that affects a child's thoughts, feelings, behavior, and body -- and can ultimately lead to school failure, as well as alcohol or other drug use, if left untreated. Symptoms of childhood depression can include low energy, poor concentration, and difficulty making decisions. Diagnosing depression in children involves evaluating the child's emotional maturity, family situation, and age and state of development, among other things. Treatment of childhood depression can involve medications and/or psychotherapy.

Singular is a common misspelling of Singulair. Singular uses include the prevention of asthma (including exercise-induced attacks) and nasal allergies that cause an itchy, stuffy, or runny nose. It blocks leukotriene receptors, which prevents them from causing symptoms. How often it is taken depends on the condition it is being used to treat. The Singulair drug is available in various forms, including tablets, granules, and chewable tablets.

If you or a loved one has suffered a loss and need to speak with a lawyer - call our Law Offices today at 1-800-862-1260, for a free consultation.