"Parents Demand Action After Healthy Child Dies from Asthma Drug"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
Parents of a 14-year-old boy who died by suicide are outraged over the lack of warnings about the potential psychiatric side effects of the asthma drug montelukast, which he had been prescribed. The drug, prescribed for asthma and allergies, has been linked to aggression, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Despite warnings from a UK action group and reports of adverse effects in children, the drug has not been properly monitored or labeled with potential risks. Families are calling for more prominent warnings and better monitoring of patients on the drug, while the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency has confirmed that the drug is under review.