Steven Johnson Syndrome Symptoms
Posted by Margaret Wommack on: 2005-07-11 22:04:31
Stevens Johnson Syndrome can be caused by these types of drugs:
painkillers
rheumatoid arthritis
antibiotics
drugs for bi-polar disorder
non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)
barbiturates
anticonvulsants
sulfa antibiotics
penicillins
Stevens Johnson Syndrome can be caused by these medications
Bextra
Arava
Remicade
Ibuprofen
Daypro
childrens Motrin
Advil
Topamax
Lamectal
Allopurinol
Phenytoin
Carbamazepine
valdecoxib
If you have been taking one of these drugs and are experiencing symptoms of SJS, you should talk to a doctor immediately. Symptoms of Stevens Johnson Syndrome Include:
persistent, serious rash
persistent fever
conjunctivitis
flu-like symptoms
inflammation of the mucosal membranes (mouth, throat, eyes, genital tract, intestinal tract)
ulcers inside the mouth
inflammation of the tongue, gums and lips
inflammation of the throat
skin lesions
blisters and bleeding of the lips, eyes, mouth, nasal passage, and genital areas
skin sloughing off in sheets (like a chemical burn from the inside out)
lesions in the lungs
permanent blindness
dry-eye syndrome
photophobia
lung damage
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
asthma
permanent loss of nail beds
scarring of the esophagus
arthritis
chronic fatigue syndrome
These are dangerous because they lead to:
severe pain
increased chance of infection since protective skin dies and sloughs off
inability to eat or drink
sloughing of lung tissue creates breathing problems
and these can lead to death in many cases
If you find that you have Stevens Johnson Syndrome the in addition to seeking medical attention you may be able to pursue a lawsuit against the drug manufacturing company. You can pursue this suit if your SJS is not caused by a bacterial infection and if you can trace your SJS to the use of a particular drug. The benefits of a class action suit are:
increased chance of success
strength in numbers
less expensive to file (cost is spread amongst the group)
however, the settlement will be split between more people which means less money for the individual
The benefits of a individual suit are:
larger settlement figure if you win
strong cases are likely to win without the assistance of other claimants
however, the entire cost of filing suit is on the individual and there is a greater chance of failure
GA
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