97 results

• Study Links Side Effects of Tylenol, Acetaminophen to Increased Ulcer Risks

  December 9, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Although Tylenol and other acetaminophen pain medications have been widely believed to be safe, side effects have been linked to a number of concerns in recent years, including reports of liver damage, life-threatening skin reactions and developmental problems for children.

• All Oral Antibiotics Tied to Increased Risk of Serious Skin Reactions: Study

  August 20, 2024

  Michael Adams

  Report indicates all oral antibiotics lead to increased risk of Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) in individuals over 65.

• Aloprim, Zyloprim Should Be Stopped at First Sign of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Study Warns

  July 29, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A review of cases of Aloprim and Zyloprim-initiated Stevens-Johnson Syndrome results in researchers urging doctors to remove patients from the gout drugs immediately at the first sign of hypersensitivity.

• FDA Proposes Skin Reaction Label Warning for Tylenol, Other Drugs Containing Acetaminophen

  June 21, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is proposing new label warnings for products containing acetaminophen, due to the risk of potentially fatal skin reactions.

• Ibuprofen Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Side Effects Left Brazilian Woman Comatose for 17 Days

  May 10, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A Brazilian woman still suffers 60% vision loss years after developing Stevens-Johnson Syndrome after taking Ibuprofen.

• HIV May Cause Some Cases of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Without Drug Interaction: Study

  December 13, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new case study reveals that HIV may be the cause of some cases of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, a potentially deadly skin reaction usually linked to the use of new medications.

• Libtayo SJS/TEN Lawsuit Filed Over Fatal Reaction To Skin Cancer Drug

  October 11, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A Libtayo SJS/TEN lawsuit blames the skin cancer drug's lack of label warnings for the painful death of a California wife and mother.

• “Alarming” Number of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Cases Linked to Tylenol Active Ingredient: Study

  July 6, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The active ingredient in Tylenol, acetaminophen, is one of the leading causes of potentially deadly drug-induced skin reactions, according to the findings of a new study.

• Diagnostic Test Needed to Identify Drugs Causing Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: Study

  June 23, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  A new study calls for more accurate testing for drugs which may be linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome skin reactions.

• Diabetes Patients Face Worse Outcomes from Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: Study

  June 7, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  The findings of a new study indicate those with diabetes face a higher risk of sepsis, death and other risks from Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.