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Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) ArticlesStevens Johnson Syndrome Difficult to Diagnose January 12, 2012. By Heidi Turner.Santa Fe, NM: For patients dealing with Stevens Johnson Syndrome, getting an appropriate diagnosis can be difficult. Doctors may misread the symptoms and diagnose a less serious condition. Furthermore, if patients are not aware that SJS is one of the reported Dilantin side effects, or a possible side effect from another medication, they may not think to tell doctors that their Dilantin could be linked to their symptoms. The problem is, however, that quick diagnosis is vital to ensuring the patient survives her ordeal.
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Stevens Johnson Syndrome No Respecter of Age January 8, 2012. By Gordon Gibb.Dallas, TX: The drug may be different, but the outcome can be the same. We are referencing the horrific consequences of Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS), a condition often triggered through an adverse reaction to a common drug. The drugs vary, but Advil Ibuprofen is one such drug that carries—in some, but not all formulations—warnings against the potential for SJS.
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SJS Side Effects Terrible for Children December 24, 2011. By Heidi Turner.Lincoln, NE: There is never a good time for a child to suffer the horrifying effects of Stevens Johnson Syndrome, but being hospitalized with burns all over the body at Christmas seems particularly terrible. Stevens Johnson Syndrome, also known as SJS, can be caused by a variety of medications, although it has been linked to ibuprofen. This rare but serious ibuprofen side effect can be fatal and can cause permanent injury.
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Dilantin SJS Is a Life-Threatening Side Effect December 21, 2011. By Heidi Turner.Minneapolis, MN: Patients who take Dilantin are probably aware that they could be at risk of developing Dilantin side effects from the medication. But many may not be aware of the risk of Stevens Johnson Syndrome that is reportedly linked to the use of Dilantin. Stevens Johnson Syndrome, also called SJS, is a rare but life-threatening allergic reaction to medication, and some cases of SJS have reportedly been linked to the use of Dilantin.
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Girl Perseveres Through Pains of Stevens Johnson Syndrome December 8, 2011. By Charles Benson.New Orleans, LA: A family from New Orleans, Louisiana, is telling its tragic story as a way to educate families and doctors about a rare condition known as Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS), according to WWLTV News.
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Stevens Johnson Syndrome Changes Young Girl's Life November 20, 2011. By Heidi Turner.New Orleans, LA: The family of a teenager whose life was forever changed by Stevens Johnson Syndrome is speaking out about her ordeal. The girl, who may have been affected by Motrin side effects—although the exact cause of her Stevens Johnson Syndrome is unknown—spent most of her summer in the burn unit at a hospital, recovering from her SJS ordeal.
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Dilantin SJS Lawsuits Filed November 11, 2011. By Heidi Turner.Atlanta, GA: Lawsuits have reportedly been filed against the makers of both brand-name and generic Dilantin, alleging patients suffered life-threatening Dilantin side effects. Among the reported side effects is an increased risk of a serious condition known as Stevens Johnson Syndrome, known also as SJS. SJS has also been linked to other medications.
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Beyond the Lawsuit We See the Stevens Johnson Syndrome Victim November 7, 2011. By Gordon Gibb.Los Angeles, CA: It's been little over a month since the landmark Stevens Johnson Syndrome lawsuit against drug juggernaut Johnson & Johnson and its wholly owned subsidiary McNeil Consumer Healthcare over injuries suffered by the plaintiff after taking Motrin for a week. However, given that US citizens appear to have a hate on for all things establishment right now, such an issue—together with the pain and life-altering issues experienced by an innocent user of a common over-the-counter pain medication—the story still resonates.
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California Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Case Moves Forward August 18, 2011. By Charles Benson.Los Angeles, CA: A Stevens-Johnson Syndrome lawsuit filed against the manufacturer of Motrin is reportedly moving ahead, as jury selection has commenced, according to City News Service.
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"I Pray That I'll Never Need an Antibiotic," Says Ibuprofen SJS Victim August 11, 2011. By Jane Mundy.Bridgeport, CT: Since being diagnosed with Stevens Johnson Syndrome two years ago, Sandra, a mother of two, is terrified that one of these days she might need to take an antibiotic. She will definitely never take Ibuprofen again—the medication that could have killed her.
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