Stevens Johnson Syndrome Symptoms

Stevens Johnson Syndrome is a potentially deadly skin disease that usually results from a drug reaction. Drugs that have been linked to Stevens Johnson Syndrome include NSAIDS (non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs), Allopurinol, Phenytoin, Carbamazepine, barbiturates, anticonvulsants, and sulfa antibiotics.

Stevens Johnson Syndrome can affect any age group. However, it occurs most commonly in older people, and this could be because older people tend to use more of the drugs associated with the disease and are therefore collectively more at risk from the disease. People that have AIDS are also at an increased risk of contracting Stevens Johnson Syndrome or Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis. Those in the higher risk groups are urged to remain vigilant for any signs of these skin diseases, and are also advised to remain well informed about the symptoms that could indicate the presence or onset of Stevens Johnson Syndrome.

Stevens Johnson Syndrome symptoms can start non-specific, such as coughing, aching, headaches, feverishness, vomiting, and diarrhea. A red rash across the face and the trunk of the body follows, which can continue to spread to other parts of the body. Blisters then form across the body in places such as the nose, moth, eyes, and genital areas, and the mucous membranes become inflamed. With some people the nails and hair begin to come out as well. In the case of Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis patients, the skin can start to come away in sheets leaving exposed flesh that could be likened to serious burning and is very susceptible to infection.

Both of these disease variations are potentially deadly. In drug related cases, the symptoms for both diseases can take one or two weeks to manifest from the first time the patient takes the drug.

If you or a loved one have suffered with Stevens Johnson Syndrome symptoms, it is possible that the condition could have been caused by an allergic reaction to a drug. Drug manufacturers have a responsibility to notify physicians and patients of any potential harmful side effects of drugs. Please contact us immediately so we can help you in finding an attorney to help you with your potential case.

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