Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a serious skin disease that can occur for a wide range of reasons, including from an allergic reaction to a medication. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there are more than 200 medications that have been linked to SJS in recent years. While some of the drugs that SJS is associated with are lesser known, common medications like Ibuprofen have also been linked to the skin condition.

Even though we are able to link so many drugs to SJS, the cause of this syndrome is not always clear. This is due to numerous factors, including the fact that many of the symptoms of SJS are common with other conditions and illnesses. Many in the medical field consider SJS an emergency medical condition because it requires hospitalization and can turn deadly if it is not caught in the early stages. Depending on the person, SJS can take anywhere from several weeks to several months to treat. If it is not caught early, SJS can turn into Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Syndrome (TENS), which is quite deadly. This is why it is so important that you not only understand what the common signs of SJS are, but know which drugs have been linked to the condition.

Drugs Linked to SJS

A recent study indicates that adverse drug reactions are among the leading causes of death in the United States. With this in mind, it is imperative that anyone who believes they may have developed SJS or TENS after taking a specific drug seek both medical attention and legal advice. Below we are going to go over some of the drugs associated with SJS. Please keep in mind that this list is not exhaustive. Furthermore, just because a drug has been linked to SJS doesn’t mean that if you take that drug, you will develop SJS. It is those who experience an allergic reaction to one of these drugs that are at risk of SJS. If you are allergic to any of these drugs or have noticed adverse reactions after taking one of the drugs listed below, discontinue use immediately and contact your doctor.

Here is a list of some of the drugs linked to SJS:

• Advil/Ibuprofen
• Ansaid/Flurbiprofen
• Allopurinol
• Bextra/Valdecoxib
• Cataflam/Diclofenac
• Celebrex/Celecoxib
• Children’s Advil/Motrin
• Clinoril/Sulundac
• Daypro/Oxaprozin
• Dilantin/Phenytoin
• Cerebyx/Fosphentoin
• Feldene/Piroxicam
• Indocin
• Lamictal/Lamotrigine
• Lodine/Etodolac
• Motrin
• Tolectin/Tolmetin
• Vioxx/Rofecoxib

It is estimated that more than 500 people develop SJS in the United States every single year. If you have noticed any of the common symptoms of SJS after taking one of the above listed drugs, please contact a Steven-Johnson Syndrome attorney today. We will discuss your case with you and determine if you have the right to pursue legal recourse against the manufacturer of the drug, the hospital, or some other party.