{"id":272,"date":"2008-03-31T10:41:44","date_gmt":"2008-03-31T10:41:44","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2012-01-29T12:26:16","modified_gmt":"2012-01-29T17:26:16","slug":"your-allergy-medication-driving-you-over-edge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.allergy-details.com\/allergy-symptoms\/your-allergy-medication-driving-you-over-edge\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Allergy Medication Driving You Over The Edge?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many people who suffer from allergies take allergy medication of one sort or another
\nto alleviate symptoms. Like many if not most drugs, the side-effects can be bad,
\nand even worse than the symptoms of the original \u201cillness\u201d.<\/p>\n

Preliminary results by the FDA indicates that Singulair in particular can lead
\nto suicidal thoughts and suicide.<\/p>\n

According to the FDA, Singulair, Merck & Co, Inc., has updated the prescribing
\ninformation and patient information for Singulair to include the following post-marketing
\nadverse events: tremor (March 2007), depression (April 2007), suicidality (suicidal
\nthinking and behavior) (October 2007), and anxiousness (February 2008).<\/p>\n

I suggest managing allergy triggers rather than symptoms. Take steps to reduce
\ndust<\/a>, mold<\/a>, and other allergens<\/a> in your home.<\/p>\n

Monitor your emotional and mental health. If you notice even slight depression,
\nconsider alternatives to the medication you are taking.<\/p>\n

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