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Stevens Johnson Syndrome
Stevens Johnson Syndrome is a rare skin disease, often brought on by medication including COX-2 inhibitors and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Patients suffering from SJS, also known as erythema multiforme major (EM) Leyll’s syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), often suffer from general symptoms like fever, aching and nausea. From there, symptoms develop to skin rash and irritation, blisters in the nose, mouth, eyes and genitals, and inflamed mucous membranes. Some patients suffer hair and nail loss. In rare cases, SJS can be deadly. Anyone can develop SJS, although the disease is more common in Caucasians.
Prescription and Over the Counter Drugs Can Cause Harm: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Adverse drug reactions are all too common. Most are unreported; however, they contribute to over 150,000 deaths per year, making them a leading cause of death in the U.S. The Food and... read more
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