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Reports indicate that a severe allergic reaction to certain medications can cause an onset of Stevens Johnson Syndrome. Read on for more information about some of the drugs that have been linked to the serious and potentially fatal condition.

Dilantin

Designed to control seizures, Dilantin is prescribed as an anti-epileptic (anticonvulsant) drug.

Advil

An ibuprofen-based medication, Advil is an anti-inflammatory drug that works by reducing inflammation and pain. Advil can be purchased over-the-counter and is used to control the symptoms of minor aches and pain, headaches, common colds, menstrual cramps and toothaches.

Bactrim

Bactrim is used in the treatment of infections of the ear, urinary tract and more. It contains combination of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.

Lamictal

Lamictal is used to control seizures caused by epilepsy. It is also prescribed to help control mood swings in adults with bipolar disorder.

Celebrex

Celebrex is an anti-inflammatory drug that is prescribed to control pain associated with arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and menstrual cramps.

Tegretol

Tegretol is an anticonvulsant medication that works by lessening the nerve impulses that lead to seizures and pain.

Phenytoin (Dilantin)

Phenytoin is an anti-epileptic drug. It is sold under the brand name, Dilantin

Chantix

Used as a smoking cessation drug, Chantix works by blocking the pleasure effect of smoking to a person’s brain. Chantix has also been associated with depression and suicidal thoughts in people with a history of depression disorder.

Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen can be purchased over the counter. It is used to treat the symptoms of a common cold, headache, back or muscles aches, toothaches, arthritis and menstrual cramps. It treats these conditions by reducing minor aches and pains.

Motrin

Motrin is an anti-inflammatory that is sold as both over-the-counter and prescription medication. Prescription-strength Motrin is only for adults, and is used in the treatment of arthritis, osteoarthritis and in the treatment of minor and moderate pain.

Lamotrigine

Lamotrigine is designed to control epileptic seizures. Lemotrgine can be used alone or combined with other medications.

Levaquin

Levaquin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Is used in the treatment of infections found in the skin, sinuses, kidneys, prostate or bladder.

Trileptal

Trileptal is in a class of medications known as anticonvulsants. It is used for treating seizures associated with epilepsy and can be prescribed to both children and adults.

Zithromax

An antibiotic, Zithromax can be prescribed to treat a variety of infections, including respiratory infections, ear infections, skin infections and sexually transmitted diseases.

Zoloft

Zoloft is an antidepressant that can be used to treat symptoms such as anxiety, panic, depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder.

If you’ve taken one of the above medications and developed Stevens Johnson Syndrome, you may have experienced a reaction to the drug. To find out information about seeking a potential recovery for your losses, contact a Stevens Johnson Syndrome lawyer now.

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