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• Study Links Side Effects of Tylenol, Acetaminophen to Increased Ulcer Risks

  December 9, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Although Tylenol and other acetaminophen pain medications have been widely believed to be safe, side effects have been linked to a number of concerns in recent years, including reports of liver damage, life-threatening skin reactions and developmental problems for children.

• All Oral Antibiotics Tied to Increased Risk of Serious Skin Reactions: Study

  August 20, 2024

  Michael Adams

  Report indicates all oral antibiotics lead to increased risk of Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) in individuals over 65.

• Ibuprofen Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Side Effects Left Brazilian Woman Comatose for 17 Days

  May 10, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A Brazilian woman still suffers 60% vision loss years after developing Stevens-Johnson Syndrome after taking Ibuprofen.

• High-Dose Glucocorticoids Useful in Treating Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: Study

  September 20, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  A new Chinese study found glucocorticoids are effective treatments for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.

• Bactrim Side Effects May Cause Vaginal Expression of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: Report

  January 31, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A case report warns that Bactrim and Septra could cause a potentially deadly skin rash that first manifests as vaginal lesions.

• Onfi Lawsuit Filed Over Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) Skin Reaction

  February 24, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Lundbeck faces a lawsuit from a Texas couple who says the drug Onfi caused their son's skin to burn and fall off, leaving him permanently disfigured.

• Xeloda Side Effects Linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: Health Canada

  December 9, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Canadian officials warn that the cancer drug Xeloda is associated with fatal but rare skin reactions.

• Onfi Side Effects Linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS): FDA

  December 4, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  The antiseizure medication Onfi can cause potentially fatal skin reactions in some cases, and the FDA is requiring new label warnings.

• Sutent Side Effects Linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)

  September 9, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Canadian health officials say that the cancer drug Sutent has been linked to at least two deaths due to fatal skin reactions.

• Motrin Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Lawsuit Results in $63M Jury Verdict

  February 14, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A Massachusetts jury awarded $63 million in damages this week to a teenage girl and her family after side effects...