Stevens Johnson Syndrome
Armodafinil Led to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Sleep Apnea Drug May Cause SJS. A patient who used armodafinil, wakefulness-promoting agent, has developed Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) within two weeks of use of the drug. The case was presented at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies in Boston, Massachusetts. Armodafinil improves wakefulness in … [Read more...] about Armodafinil Led to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Medication Error Leads to Severe Skin Disorder
In 2014, a 26-year-old Georgia woman went to her doctor to treat her depression. Instead, she experienced a life-threatening reaction to the medication her physician had prescribed. Initially, she had no negative reaction, but two weeks into using the medication, she experienced "excruciating pain," and felt like she was "on fire," … [Read more...] about Medication Error Leads to Severe Skin Disorder
Relafen Side Effects May Lead To Stevens Johnson Syndrome Lawsuits
Relafen Side Effects Can Cause SJS. Relafen (Generic: Nabumetone) is an anti-inflammatory medicine generally prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis to reduce pain, inflammation, and stiffness. People who take Relafen should be aware that extended use can lead to a severe adverse reaction called Stevens … [Read more...] about Relafen Side Effects May Lead To Stevens Johnson Syndrome Lawsuits
Provigil Side Effects Could Result In Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Lawsuits
Provigil Side Effects Cause SJS. In October 2007, the label of Provigil was updated to include warnings regarding the occurrence of serious rashes, including Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), hypersensitivity reactions, and psychiatric symptom associated with its use. According to the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) rare … [Read more...] about Provigil Side Effects Could Result In Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Lawsuits
Motrin Side Effects May Result In Stevens Johnson Syndrome Lawsuits
Motrin Can Cause Allergic Reactions. The family of a 7-year-old girl sued the maker of Children's Motrin for failing to label the over-the-counter pain reliever with a warning that it could cause an allergic reaction that caused her blindness. The lawsuit states that the child suffered from Stevens Johnson Syndrome, a … [Read more...] about Motrin Side Effects May Result In Stevens Johnson Syndrome Lawsuits
Methazolamide Side Effects May Result In Stevens Johnson Syndrome Lawsuits
Methazolamide Side Effects Cause SJS. Methazolamide (Generic: Neptazane) was approved by the FDA on August 28, 1996 and is manufactured by Wyeth-Ayerst. ‘Methazolamide’ is prescribed to treat glaucoma, certain kinds of tremors, and mountain or altitude sickness. ‘Methazolamide’ is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. Carbonic … [Read more...] about Methazolamide Side Effects May Result In Stevens Johnson Syndrome Lawsuits
Levaquin Side Effects May Lead To Stevens Johnson Syndrome, Tendon Injuries; Additional Black Box Warning Sought and Levaquin Found to be Dangerous for the Treatment of Some Infections
Levaquin Side Effects Injury Lawsuits. Levaquin (levofloxacin), an antibiotic created by Janssen Pharmaceuticals, now a unit of Johnson & Johnson, is sold by Johnson & Johnson and Ortho-McNeil, Levaquin has been linked to life-altering injuries, including hundreds of cases of serious tendon injuries and tendon ruptures, and a … [Read more...] about Levaquin Side Effects May Lead To Stevens Johnson Syndrome, Tendon Injuries; Additional Black Box Warning Sought and Levaquin Found to be Dangerous for the Treatment of Some Infections
Hepatitis C Drug Incivek Can Lead to Deadly Skin Reaction
Hepatitis C Drug May Cause SJS. Incivek (telaprevir), a drug used to treat Hepatitis C, can cause a potentially fatal skin reaction known as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome when taken in combination with other medications. In fact, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added its most serious warning label to Incivek … [Read more...] about Hepatitis C Drug Incivek Can Lead to Deadly Skin Reaction
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Cymbalta Risk
Cymbalta Can Cause Serious Skin Disease. Cymbalta, the antidepressant and anti-anxiety medication manufactured by Eli Lilly, can cause a serious and sometimes fatal skin condition called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS). Some medications cause SJS, causing the skin to burn from the inside out and leading to blisters, severe rashes and … [Read more...] about Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Cymbalta Risk
Coreg Side Effects Linked To Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Lawsuits
Coreg Side Effects Injury Lawsuits. Coreg is a beta-blocker drug that works by affecting the response to nerve impulses in certain parts of the body. As a result, they decrease the heart's need for blood and oxygen by reducing its workload, which helps the heart beat more regularly. The FDA approved Coreg manufactured by … [Read more...] about Coreg Side Effects Linked To Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Lawsuits
Advil Side Effects Linked To Stevens Johnson Syndrome Lawsuits
Advil Side Effects Linked To Skin Disease Children's Advil is a commonly used painkiller that is designed for children aged two to eleven years, and is available over the counter (OTC). Children’s Advil was introduces in the late 1990s. Children's Advil has been linked to two often-deadly skin diseases: Stevens Johnson … [Read more...] about Advil Side Effects Linked To Stevens Johnson Syndrome Lawsuits
Acetaminophen Deadly Skin Disorders
Acetaminophen May Cause Serious Skin Disorders. Federal regulators just issued a warning concerning acetaminophen’s (commonly found in Tylenol and other painkillers) ties to a rare, but potentially fatal skin disorder that is signaled, in early stages, with rash and blistering. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) … [Read more...] about Acetaminophen Deadly Skin Disorders
Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) Disease Injury Lawsuits
If you've developed Stevens-Johnson syndrome after taking an over-the-counter or prescription drug, you may be able to get compensation through an SJS lawsuit. The experienced malpractice and defective drug attorneys at Parker Waichman LLP have helped numerous victims of negligence to secure jury awards and settlements for their … [Read more...] about Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) Disease Injury Lawsuits
Trileptal Side Effects May Result In Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Lawsuits
Trileptal Side Effects Injury Lawsuits. Trileptal (Generic: Oxcarbazepine) is an antiepileptic drug that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is indicated for use as monotherapy (by itself) or adjunctive therapy (taken with other medications) in the treatment of partial seizures in adults and children 4 … [Read more...] about Trileptal Side Effects May Result In Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Lawsuits
Gout Medication Zyloprim Linked to Serious Skin Reaction
New research suggests that Zyloprim (allopurinol), a drug prescribed to treat gout and kidney stones, is linked to Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), a rare but serious skin reaction. Zyloprim is a medication used to treat chronic gout, a condition that causes high levels of uric acid in the blood, known as hyperuricemia, Top Class … [Read more...] about Gout Medication Zyloprim Linked to Serious Skin Reaction
Antibiotic Zithromax May Cause Adverse Skin Side Effects in Children
Zithromax is a popular prescription medication preferred by doctors and many parents as a drug designed to attack infections quickly and conveniently, as it is taken relatively briefly compared to other antibiotics. However, it has come to light that Zithromax can cause serious skin side effects in children. These side effects may … [Read more...] about Antibiotic Zithromax May Cause Adverse Skin Side Effects in Children
How to Recognize Azithromycin and SJS Symptoms
Azithromycin And Steven Johnson Syndrome can Be Unnoticed. Azithromycin, sold under the brand name Zithromax, is a widely used antibiotic used to treat mild to moderate bacterial infections. It was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the early 1990s and quickly became popular because it often requires a shorter … [Read more...] about How to Recognize Azithromycin and SJS Symptoms
Aloprim May Be Associated With Stevens Johnson Syndrome
Aloprim Associated with Stevens Johnson Syndrome Impacts the Skin. Aloprim (allopurinol) has been added to the list of medications that may be potentially associated with Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS), a significantly serious disease that impacts the skin and mucous membranes, including the eyes. Aloprim is generally administered … [Read more...] about Aloprim May Be Associated With Stevens Johnson Syndrome
What is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and How is it Related to Zithromax?
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a severe reaction that affects the skin and mucous membranes. It causes a rash that spreads and blisters, ultimately causing the top layer of the skin to shed and die. When SJS affects more than 30 percent of the body, it is referred to as toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). SJS can be caused by viral … [Read more...] about What is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and How is it Related to Zithromax?
Cipro Linked to the Serious Allergic Reaction Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
The fluoroquinolone antibiotic Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is one the medications linked to the extreme allergic reaction Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS). Though Stevens-Johnson is not common, it can be fatal if not treated quickly, according to Top Class Actions. … [Read more...] about Cipro Linked to the Serious Allergic Reaction Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Fluoroquinolone Injuries are Among the Most Frequently Reported Drug Side Effects
According to a new report, antibiotics in the same class as Avelox (moxifloxacin) were the drugs most frequently associated with reports of persistent adverse effects in 2015. The report appeared in QuarterWatch, a publication of the Institute for Safe Medication Practices. QuarterWatch reviews reports made to the Food and Drug … [Read more...] about Fluoroquinolone Injuries are Among the Most Frequently Reported Drug Side Effects
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome A Potential Side Effect of Tegretol Carbatrol Equetro
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Potential Side Effect of Tegretol. Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), a life-threatening hypersensitivity reaction affecting the skin and mucous membranes, is a potential side effect associated with carbamazepine. Carbamazepine is a drug used to treat seizures, nerve pain and bipolar disorder. It is sold under … [Read more...] about Stevens-Johnson Syndrome A Potential Side Effect of Tegretol Carbatrol Equetro
Zithromax: An Overview of Potential Side Effects
Zithromax, known generically as azithromycin, is an antibiotic manufactured by Pfizer. It is used to treat bacterial infections such as pneumonia, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and infections of the ears, lungs, sinuses, skin, throat and reproductive organs. Azithromycin is classified as a macrolide antibiotic and works by … [Read more...] about Zithromax: An Overview of Potential Side Effects
Zithromax Linked to Rare but Extremely Serious Skin Side Effect
Zithromax, a widely prescribed antibiotic, has been linked to a number of severe side effects, including the serious allergic skin reactions Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). Stevens-Johnson is “a rare, serious disorder” of the skin and mucous membranes. SJS is usually a reaction to a medication … [Read more...] about Zithromax Linked to Rare but Extremely Serious Skin Side Effect
Popular Antibiotic Zithromax and Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS)
Zithromax Potential Side Effect is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. Zithromax, a popular antibiotic approved in the early 1990s is manufactured by Pfizer and became quickly popular due to its short treatment regimen of only five days. Many other antibiotics must be taken for ten days. One potential side effect associated with Zithromax is … [Read more...] about Popular Antibiotic Zithromax and Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS)
Dilantin Linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, a Dangerous Skin Condition
Dilantin, the anti-epileptic drug that has been in use for decades is one of many drugs associated with the related skin conditions Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). Though these conditions are rare, when they do occur they put the patient at risk for permanent skin and organ damage and … [Read more...] about Dilantin Linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, a Dangerous Skin Condition
Indiana Woman Suffers Serious Skin Reaction after Taking Tylenol
Woman Suffered a Serious Skin Reaction after Taking Tylenol. An Indiana woman who took Tylenol when she felt sick during a vacation suffered a serious skin reaction similar to the effect of burns, over 40 percent of her body. Donna Emley, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, who had been vacationing near Bowling Green, Kentucky, was diagnosed … [Read more...] about Indiana Woman Suffers Serious Skin Reaction after Taking Tylenol
Teenage Girl Suffers From Skin Reaction After Taking Epilepsy Medication
After Taking Lamictal And Keppra a Girl Suffered a life-threatening Skin Reaction. After taking Lamictal and Keppra to control her seizures, a girl from Sydney, Australia suffered a life-threatening skin reaction and nearly dies on her 19th birthday, Daily Mail reports. The teenage girl suffered from Stevens-Johnson … [Read more...] about Teenage Girl Suffers From Skin Reaction After Taking Epilepsy Medication
High Risk of Recurrence of Serious Skin Reactions
Risk of Recurrence of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome And Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis. The risk of a recurrence of Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), serious and sometimes fatal skin reactions, is substantially higher than the risk of a first episode, according to research published last week in the Journal … [Read more...] about High Risk of Recurrence of Serious Skin Reactions
Study Finds High Risk of Recurrence with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)
Drug Reactions High Risk of Recurrence with Stevens Johnson Syndrome and TEN. A new study has found that there are high rates of recurrence with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN), two potentially fatal drug reactions. In patients with SJS and TEN, the upper layers of the skin separate from … [Read more...] about Study Finds High Risk of Recurrence with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)
Young Boy Suffering from Stevens-Johnson Syndrome After Taking Epilepsy Drug
A boy Is Now Suffering From a severe SJS Reaction After Taking The Epilepsy Drug. A growing number of drugs have been tied to the very serious and, sometimes, fatal allergic reaction, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS). Now, a seven-year-old boy is suffering from a very severe SJS reaction after taking the epilepsy drug, Tegretol … [Read more...] about Young Boy Suffering from Stevens-Johnson Syndrome After Taking Epilepsy Drug
Drug Reaction Takes Life of NBA Hero Manute Bol
Drug Reaction and Steven Johnson Syndrome. It is estimated that between 60 and 70% of Americans take at least one prescription drug. While medications can be life-saving, they can also cause severe reactions. Adverse reactions to prescription drugs are the fourth leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of … [Read more...] about Drug Reaction Takes Life of NBA Hero Manute Bol
Drug Reaction Takes Life of NBA Hero Manute Bol
Adverse drug reactions are the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States. Recently, one such reaction called Stevens Johnson Syndrome, or SJS, took the life of beloved NBA hero Manute Bol. According to the Associated Press, Bol died last week at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, where he was being … [Read more...] about Drug Reaction Takes Life of NBA Hero Manute Bol
Health Canada Warns of Accutane Skin Reactions
Canada Issued Alert About Accutane Side Effects. Health Canada has issued a public health alert regarding Accutane and its association with severe, and possibly fatal, skin reactions, including erythema multiforme [EM], Stevens-Johnson syndrome [SJS] and toxic epidermal necrolysis [TEN]. According to Health Canada,a … [Read more...] about Health Canada Warns of Accutane Skin Reactions
Tamiflu User Severe Reaction
Tamiflu User Has Severe Reaction. A 19-year-old British girl treated with Tamiflu has developed Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. The woman, Samantha Millard, was put on life support within 72 hours of taking ‘Tamiflu’, and is now blind. Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis are … [Read more...] about Tamiflu User Severe Reaction
Revlimid Linked to Steven-Johnson Syndrome, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Revlimid has been Associated With Serious Skin Disorders. Revlimid, a blood cancer drug made by Celgene Corp., has been associated with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis, serious and potentially fatal skin disorders. A spokesperson for Celgene told The Wall Street Journal that it is likely the label for … [Read more...] about Revlimid Linked to Steven-Johnson Syndrome, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Suit Over Phenytoin Names 10 Defendants in Womans Death
Agnes Davis was Prescribed Phenytoin and Suffered a Severe Adverse Reaction SJS. According to court papers, Agnes Davis was prescribed phenytoin and then suffered a severe adverse reaction- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome - that allegedly led to her death. Phenytoin is a generic version of Dilantin. The lawsuit, filed by Willie Davis Jr. … [Read more...] about Suit Over Phenytoin Names 10 Defendants in Womans Death
Family of Girl Blinded by Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Sues Maker of Children’s Motrin
The Family Of SJS Victim Blames Children’s Motrin. The family of a young girl blinded as a result of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome blames Children's Motrin for her injuries, and has taken the maker of the over-the-counter pain reliever to court. The family's lawsuit is seeking better labeling for the pain reliever, as well as compensatory … [Read more...] about Family of Girl Blinded by Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Sues Maker of Children’s Motrin
Carbamazepine Gets Warning on SJS, TEN
Carbamazepine, a Drug Used to Treat Epilepsy and Bipolar Disorder. Carbamazepine, a drug used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder, will now come with new warnings that Asian patients should undergo genetic testing before using the drug. According to the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), a human leukocyte antigen called … [Read more...] about Carbamazepine Gets Warning on SJS, TEN
Intelence Linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
An HIV medication Has Been Associated With Serious Skin Reactions. Intelence (etravirine), an HIV medication made by Johnson & Johnson's Tibotec division, has been associated with serious skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. The company recently sent a letter to health care providers … [Read more...] about Intelence Linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Family Sues J&J Unit Over Drug Reaction
J&J Is Being Sued By The Parents Of A Boy Who Suffered Drug Reaction. A subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson is being sued by the parents of a 6-year-old Texas boy who suffered a severe reaction known as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome after being treated with Children's Motrin. Simon Saw began to develop internal and external … [Read more...] about Family Sues J&J Unit Over Drug Reaction
Putting Out A Warning On A Stealthy Reaction
FDA Changed The Warning Label On Bextra To Emphasize The Stealthy Reaction. The FDA has just changed the warning label on the pain reliever Bextra to emphasize the risk of a rare but potentially fatal "skin reaction," Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Calling Stevens-Johnson syndrome a "skin reaction" is like talking about headaches when … [Read more...] about Putting Out A Warning On A Stealthy Reaction
Rising Prescription Drug Use Corresponds to Increase in Stevens Johnson Syndrome
Prescription Drug Adverse Reaction Known As SJS Is Increasing. With more than 40 percent of Americans taking at least one prescription drug (2004 CDC report), the potential for the deadly adverse drug reaction known as Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is increasing. Described in many drug warning inserts as a "serious skin … [Read more...] about Rising Prescription Drug Use Corresponds to Increase in Stevens Johnson Syndrome
Lawsuit Claims Children’s Motrin Causes Severe Side-Effects
Children’s Motrin Severe Side Effects. The parents of a 7-year-old girl Tuesday sued the makers of Children's Motrin and several other companies that distribute it, claiming their daughter lost her eyesight and suffered other severe side effects after taking the medication. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of Sabrina … [Read more...] about Lawsuit Claims Children’s Motrin Causes Severe Side-Effects
