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Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a rare but serious, often debilitating disorder affecting the skin and mucous membranes. In most cases, SJS is the result of a severe allergic reaction to a medication, particularly anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs), anticonvulsants such as Dilantin and Tegretol, and antibiotic drugs like Levaquin.

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Symptoms of SJS

Stevens Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis can affect both men and women of all ages, as well as children. Treatment, which usually requires hospitalization, can take up to several months depending on the severity of the reaction. Signs and symptoms of SJS and TEN may include the following:

A painful red or purple rash on the skin that spreads and blisters
Blisters in the mouth, eyes, ears, nose, throat or genital area
Persistent fever
Flu-like symptoms (fever, headache, cough, body ache)
Facial swelling, hives
Swelling of the eyelids, red eyes, Conjunctivitis, corneal blisters and perforation
Peeling and shedding of the skin
Recent history of having taken a prescription or over-the-counter medication

Medications Associated with SJS

Any drug has the potential to cause an SJS or TEN skin reaction. The most commonly implicated drugs are anti-convulsants, antibiotics, and anti-inflammatory medications, including:

Dilantin (phenytoin) - a prescription anti-seizure medication used in the treatment of epilepsy.
Tegretol (carbamazepine) - a prescription anti-seizure medication used in the treatment of epilepsy.
Levaquin (levofloxacin) - a prescription antibiotic drug used to treat bacterial infections such as pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus, skin, and urinary tract infections. Levaquin belongs to a class of drugs called fluoroquinolones.

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