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• 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.

• Xeloda Side Effects Linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: Health Canada

  December 9, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Canadian officials warn that the cancer drug Xeloda is associated with fatal but rare skin reactions.

• Onfi Side Effects Linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS): FDA

  December 4, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  The antiseizure medication Onfi can cause potentially fatal skin reactions in some cases, and the FDA is requiring new label warnings.

• Motrin Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Lawsuit Results in $63M Jury Verdict

  February 14, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A Massachusetts jury awarded $63 million in damages this week to a teenage girl and her family after side effects...

• Incivek Side Effects Linked to Life-Threatening Skin Reactions: FDA

  December 20, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  Federal drug regulators issued a warning this week about a potential risk of serious skin reactions associated with side effects...

• Lamictal, Chantix Linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Reports

  June 7, 2012

  Austin Kirk

  A recent analysis of adverse event reports filed with the FDA last year raises serious concerns about the risk of...

• Lawsuit Over Motrin Skin Problems, Blindness May Proceed: Judge

  January 24, 2012

  Staff Writers

  A federal judge has cleared the way for a Children’s Motrin lawsuit to move forward accusing Johnson & Johnson of...

• Cymbalta Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Lawsuit Filed Against Eli Lilly

  January 18, 2012

  Staff Writers

  A Kansas woman is has filed a product liability lawsuit against Eli Lilly and Co. after suffering a dangerous and...

• Lawsuit Over Stevens-Johnson Syndrome from Motrin Results in $48M Award

  October 5, 2011

  Staff Writers

  A Los Angeles jury has awarded $48.1 million to a man who suffered Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a debilitating and potentially life-threatening...