Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Lawsuit
Last Updated: September 2008 • 6 Comments
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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, which is also known as SJS or toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), is a severe skin reaction which could be caused by a number of different medications.
STEVEN JOHNSON SYNDROME LITIGATION: If a medication does not provide proper warnings about the possible Stevens-Johnson syndrome side effects, users who experience problems may be able to pursue compensation through a legal claim.
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OVERVIEW: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is one of the most debilitating conditions which can be caused by an adverse reaction to a drug. It results in a severe rash and blisters which can occur throughout the body, and are common on the mouth, eyes, ear, nose or genital area.
It causes the skin to burn from the inside out, often requiring treatment in a hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or Burn Unit. In more severe cases, where skin lesions cover more than 30% of the body, the condition may be referred to as Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN).
About 5% to 15% of the severe occurrences of SJS result in death. In non-fatal cases, it can lead to organ damage and blindness.
SYMPTOMS OF STEVENS-JOHNSON SYNDROME:
- Rash, Blisters or Red Spots on the Skin
- Blisters in the Mouth, Eyes, Ears, Nose or Genitals
- Swelling of the Eyelids
- Fever or Flu-Like Symptoms
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[...] has been associated with the development of rare and potentially fatal skin reactions known as Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis [...]
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[...] to indicate that side effects of the drug could lead to potentially fatal skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) or toxic epidermal necrolysis [...]
Pingback by Stevens Johnson Syndrome Linked to Dilantin, Phenytek and Cerebyx: FDA : AboutLawsuits.com on 25 November 2008:
[...] a certain gene, could face an increased risk of suffering from a severe skin reaction known as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) or Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN), after taking the epilepsy drugs Dilantin, Phenytek or Cerebyx. [...]
Comment by margaret on 27 August 2009:
I have just found out today that when i was born i
had steven/johnsons syndrome i am now 51 years old.i am going to ask my doctor to do a blood test to see if i still have it
Comment by Kayla on 19 December 2009:
my 11 year old son was sick with a upper resp. infection and was given the swine flu nasal dose and shot for flu he continued to get worse the next week he was diagnosed with bronchits, High fever and given a 3 day z pack he had just finished amoxcilln for the upper. then he developed fever blisters on the inside of his lips his doctor said to mix malox and benadryl and rinse with it. the next day his lips were swollen we then went to the ER where he was diagnosed with steven johnson syndrome we were in the hOspital for 8 days where he got worse it mainly attached his mouth some blisters on the body and private area. were are home now. I feel like it stared when he was given the swine flu in his nose
when I look back during thanks giving he had a sore on his nose I did not know what it was but now I know it was one of these blisters. They are saying he developed the bacterial pnemounia and that or amoxcillin Z pak and motrin givien with the bronchits could have caused it !
Comment by CHANSE on 22 February 2010:
i was wondering, i took dilantin for many years, tegratol to, i was diagnossed with hairey cell lukemia in 2002, the doctors told me that it was very unusual for a man my age to get the type of lukeimia that i had. i believe that the meds i took for epilepsy did that to me i suffer now and have for quite a few years with soars or unexplained infections like merca staff and respitory problems too . has there been any documented cases of cancers of anykind related to my issue??