Depression Sadness Weight Loss

My son was on this hideous drug.. although he’s a breathing improved significantly the side effects have been dreadful. Including significant weight loss
Blurred vision severe back pain sadness and depression.
The latter being the catalyst for throwing this medication out. A week off he drug has seen a massive turn around in him.
He is a 23 year old very fit and healthy young man and has never ever suffered with depression issues. It should be mandatory that these warnings are on the box and doctors should also be warning patients of these possible side effects. I only looked into the side effects after he said he lost 6kg.. not enough about sadness and depression is said about this drug

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I am very sorry about what your son has dealt with, I understand how upsetting that can be. If it were my son, I'd feel the same way.

The U.S. FDA does list those as possible side effects, but very rare ones that occur in less than 0.01% to 1% of people that take the medication, other side effects may include throat irritation, bronchial spasms, and skin bruising. I cannot, however, speak to what other countries might warn about, so if you live outside the U.S., you may not receive the same information.

How is he doing, now? Has there been any improvement?

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