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DILANTIN LINKED TO STEVENS JOHNSON SYNDROME
Posted by: Darrell Castle
December 02, 2009
Topic: Personal Injury
Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a serious disorder affecting the skin and mucous membranes of both men and women of all ages, even children. In most cases SJS is a severe reaction to a drug such as the anticonvulsant Dilantin. Sometimes SJS can be caused by a reaction to a severe infection. Symptoms to watch for, especially if you are taking Dilantin include: painful red or purple skin rash that spreads and blisters and sometimes looks like boils; blisters in the eyes, nose, mouth, throat or genital area; fever; peeling and shedding of the skin.
SJS can have very severe complications including: secondary skin infection which is acute and can be life threatening; sepsis occurs when bacteria enter the bloodstream and this can also be life threatening; eye problems resulting in blindness; internal organ damage; and permanent, severe skin damage.
If you are taking Dilantin and are having any of the above symptoms, by all means seek medical attention immediately if you have not done so. Consider calling the Law Firm of Darrell L. Castle and Associates for a free appointment to discuss your possible personal injury claim.
