[Research] Additional Steven’s-Johnson Syndrome Drug Triggers:

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Medications are most often the cause of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. Drugs commonly associated with Steven’s-Johnson Syndrome include:

Anticonvulsants -- Phenobarbital, Dilantin, Lamotrigine, Tegretol, Phenytoin , Carbamazepine, and Valproic acid

Antifungals, Antivirals and Anti-gout medications (Allopurinol)

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) -- Naproxen, Ibuprofen

Sulfa antibiotics and Penicillins, used to treat infections

Barbiturates and Cocaine, not surprisingly, are also on the list.

And SJS has also been consistently reported as an uncommon side effect of herbal supplements containing Ginseng!

In short, just about any drug is a potential cause.

If you have any history of Steven’s-Johnson Syndrome, get a full list of meds to be avoided from your doctor, dermatologist, neurologist or pharmacist.

References:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stevens-johnson-syndrome/DS00940/DSECTION=causes
http://www.skinassn.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevens–Johnson_syndrome
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec18/ch203/ch203e.html
http://dermnetnz.org/reactions/sjs-ten.html