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Asthma Drug Still Being Prescribed to Kids Despite Potential Mental Health Risks
Montelukast, a widely prescribed asthma and allergy drug, has been linked to psychiatric side effects such as hallucinations and suicidal thoughts, especially in children.
The FDA has issued a black box warning about these side effects, prompting researchers to investigate how montelukast affects the brain.
Montelukast and other leukotriene modifiers are intended to block chemicals that trigger asthma and allergy symptoms but should not cross the blood-brain barrier. [ more ]