Australia warns of potential suicide risks linked to asthma and hay fever drug montelukast.

Australia's drug regulator has issued a safety alert for the asthma and hay fever medication montelukast, adding warnings about potential serious mood and behavior changes, including suicidal thoughts. The alerts, based on a study linking the drug to a 32% higher risk of behavioral issues like anxiety and mood disorders, will now appear prominently in patient information leaflets. Users are advised to speak with their doctors about the risks and benefits.

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