Chris + Ashley's Story - Montelukast (Singulair) + Child Suicide

Making Lemonade with Whit + Kels

Chris and Ashley share their story with us about their daughter, Genevieve. Genevieve left this world 15 months ago, which also left a lot of unanswered questions for her parents. As Chris and Ashley have sifted through journals and Genevieve's phone, they have discovered a lot, which led to even more questions.
In this episode, Chris and Ashley share with us so many things about suicide and what kids are going through at such young ages. They also share a medication that Genevieve was using for asthma called Montelukast (Singulair). Like every medication, there are side effects, but one of the side effects of Montelukast (Singulair) is suicide ideation. This is a new side effect that has just been made public by the Black Box Warning issued by the FDA. At the time of Genevieve's passing, they had no idea that this was a side effect. It is not on the box, you have to do some digging to find ALL of the side effects of this medicine.
Chris and Ashley are on a mission to educate while bringing awareness and love to those suffering. We are so proud and feel so honored to be able to share their story with all of you.
Resources:
Facebook support group for Montelukast (Singulair) Side Effects
https://www.facebook.com/groups/40378158644/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT
Facebook support group 'Parents who have lost a child to suicide
https://www.facebook.com/groups/53437786878/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT
Utah Suicide Prevention Coalition
https://www.cachecounty.org/fairgrounds/live-on.html
Live On Utah
https://liveonutah.org/
Boxed warning about mental side effects for Singular
https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-requires-boxed-warning-about-serious-mental-health-side-effects-asthma-and-allergy-drug

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