Singulair Jamestown New York, Class Action Lawsuit, Lack of Evidence, Ferraro, School Career
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Unfortunately my lawyer told me that they do not want to take our case because of the lack of evidence that Singulair has caused our daughters problems. :( ... more »
Unfortunately my lawyer told me that they do not want to take our case because of the lack of evidence that Singulair has caused our daughters problems. :(
Does anyone out there have a pending class action lawsuit that We may be able to get in on? I have tons of proof that Singulair has caused our daughters problems and loss of almost 5 years of her elementary school career!
My phone number is *** and my email is ****** if You email me please put "Singulair" in Your subject line so I know it pertains to this posting.
Thank You in advance,
Chuck & Brenda
Jamestown New York
Njcukett - There are several law suits that have been mentioned. Try searching back in the posts to around the 10 of April and forward. I don't know how many have joined in on it. My son had is still suffering but was only on it for 10 days but since going off of it has developed asthma! Was put on it for food allergies - still trying to figure out that one! Also, we did so much corresponding in early April to mid April that one of the moms started her own site on Yahoo groups. That is why there isn't much talk on this site anymore b/c this site is just for those of us that were going thru the nightmare on singulair.
Hope this helps and I am so sorry for what you guys have been thru over the last 5 years! How is she doing now since getting off of it? How long has she been off of it? Did you take her off of it b/c of all our posts?
Njcukett - There are several law suits that have been mentioned. Try searching back in the posts to around the 10 of April and forward. I don't know how many have joined in on it. My son had is still suffering but was only on it for 10 days but since going off of it has developed asthma! Was put on it for food allergies - still trying to figure out that one! Also, we did so much corresponding in early April to mid April that one of the moms started her own site on Yahoo groups. That is why there isn't much talk on this site anymore b/c this site is just for those of us that were going thru the nightmare on singulair.
Hope this helps and I am so sorry for what you guys have been thru over the last 5 years! How is she doing now since getting off of it? How long has she been off of it? Did you take her off of it b/c of all our posts?
Csferraro - She is doing better but not 100% and We don't feel that it is going to matter how long she is off of it because the damage has been done.
We took her off of it when we saw the news coverage. I found this site after she was taken off.
Sp2008 - You can join the group.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Singulair_side_effects_friends/
Someone from an attorneys office joined and will be keeping us posted on info.
Bettyj - Hi
My granddaughter took Singulair.
She attends a Montessori school and both the teachers and her mother are having a very frustrating time getting Abby to focus and complete tasks.
We wonder if this could be related to the early and long term use of singulair.
Can you tell us what problems you feel might be attributed to your child's use of singulair?
Thanks
Betty
Joes1717 - Anti histamines (Zyrtec. Claritin etc) block the histamine receptor in the body to decrease the nasty effects of the histamine. Mast cells also release leukotrienes which contribute to the symptoms of allergy. Leukotriene Modifiers (like Singulair) block the Leukotriene receptor in the nose and lungs to decrease the nasty effects from leukotrienes. No one is really sure exactly what the mechanisim of action is for the inhaled/intranasal steroids.
When exploring the possible side effects of any one medication a patient may be taking, it would be prudent to look at the possible side effects of all the medications that patient may be taking. Did you know that both Zyrtec, and Clarinex list psychological disorders including 'suicidal thinking' as possible side effects? Not to mention mood swings and aggressive behavior. As for the Inhaled steroids (another effective and relatively safe asthma/allergy tx) possible side effects include glaucoma, growth suppression, depression, agression, irritability, anxiety and psychosis.
With all of these drugs thes adverse incidents are minute, and a causal relationship has not been established. The vast majority of patients enjoy improved health and quality of life.
When it comes to asthma, patients are much more at risk from the adverse effects of untreated asthma (over 4000 people a year die from asthma in the US) than the possible side effects of taking the medication.
Joes1717 - Leukotriene Modifiers (like Singulair) block the Leukotriene receptor in the nose and lungs to decrease the nasty effects from leukotrienes. (Leukotrienes were formalyy known as the 'slow reacting substances of anaphylaxis--bad stuff) Anti histamines (Zyrtec. Claritin etc) block the histamine receptor in the nose to decrease the nasty effects of the histamine. Inhaled steroids help block inflammation in the nose and lung, and their mechanisim of action is not entirely understood.
When exploring the possible side effects of any one medication a patient may be taking, it would be prudent to look at the possible side effects of all the medications that patient may be taking. Did you know that both Zyrtec, and Clarinex list psychological disorders including 'suicidal thinking' as possible side effects? Not to mention mood swings and aggressive behavior. As for the Inhaled steroids (another effective and relatively safe asthma/allergy tx) possible side effects include glaucoma, growth suppression, depression, agression, irritability, anxiety and psychosis.
With all of these drugs thes adverse incidents are minute, and a causal relationship has not been established. The vast majority of patients enjoy improved health and quality of life.
When it comes to asthma, pateints are much more at risk from the adverse effects of untreated asthma (over 4000 people a year die from asthma in the US) than the possible side effects of taking the medication.
Joes1717 - Leukotriene Modifiers (like Singulair) block the Leukotriene receptor in the nose and lungs to decrease the nasty effects from leukotrienes. (Leukotrienes were formalyy known as the 'slow reacting substances of anaphylaxis--bad stuff) Anti histamines (Zyrtec. Claritin etc) block the histamine receptor in the nose to decrease the nasty effects of the histamine. Inhaled steroids help block inflammation in the nose and lung, and their mechanisim of action is not entirely understood.
When exploring the possible side effects of any one medication a patient may be taking, it would be prudent to look at the possible side effects of all the medications that patient may be taking. Did you know that both Zyrtec, and Clarinex list psychological disorders including 'suicidal thinking' as possible side effects? Not to mention mood swings and aggressive behavior. As for the Inhaled steroids (another effective and relatively safe asthma/allergy tx) possible side effects include glaucoma, growth suppression, depression, agression, irritability, anxiety and psychosis.
With all of these drugs thes adverse incidents are minute, and a causal relationship has not been established. The vast majority of patients enjoy improved health and quality of life.
When it comes to asthma, pateints are much more at risk from the adverse effects of untreated asthma (over 4000 people a year die from asthma in the US) than the possible side effects of taking the medication.
Ktl - I am looking for a Singulair class action attorney too. Are there any out there? I have clinical documentation that indicates an "association" but no one out there in legal or medical community wants to say the word "cause" yet because these adverse events are still considered anecdotal. But if the adverse events re: Singulair and behavior/suicidal ideation could be quantified and tracked by an attorney/medical reseach team -- I'll bet there's a pretty compelling case that could be made against Merk.
Fitzm - I too developed Glaucoma this past year with ZERO family history of the disease. Unfortunately, I was also put on steroidal meds (inhaled and pill form) as well as Singulair and I am seeing evidence pointing fingers at both.
Smos - I've been reading the responses on this website looking for answers to the observations I have about my daughter. She is 18 years old, been on singulair for 7 years, but I really didn't start putting things together until the FDA report on singulairs link to suicide. To an outsider, my daughter appears to be well adjusted, gets stellar grades, plays sports, but an outsider wouldn't notice the changes I have in her personality. She used to be fun loving, happy go lucky, but for the past 4 years that fun personality is pretty much gone. She's easily irritated at home, never seems happy, and is very critical of others. She's never really down and depressed, yet she never has the highs that she used to. It's like her personality has flatlined, almost like an ADHD kid that is on ritalin or such. I think the singulair has zapped her zest for life and I worry what will happen when she's away at college if I keep her on this drug. I have already started to cut her pills in half (10mg-5mg) hoping to wean her off this drug, but her personality hasn't improved. She is reluctant to stop taking the medicine, worried that her asthma will get worse, but I'm trying to convince her that I think this drug is dangerous and we need to find an alternative. Is there an ongoing investigation into the psychological side effects of this drug or a class action lawsuit pending? I am convinced that this drug is responsible for my daughter's change in personality and would be willing to participate in a study that would get this drug off the market or at least be forced to better state the degree to which it can affect personality and mood. Anyone know anything?
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