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Can taking advil (ibuprofen) cause stevens-johnson syndrome?

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Uncertain (too rare): Stevens johnson syndrome (toxic epidermal necrolysis) is a severe, sometimes fatal, allergic reaction. It occurs in about 2-4 people per 1 million people each year. About half of the cases have no known cause, more than a fourth of the cases are felt to be due to infections by viruses, mycoplasma, bacteria, etc... The remaining 20% or so of cases are believed related to a variety of medications.

Answered 7/20/2012

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Yes: Nsaids and antibiotics and anti-seizure medications are the most common causes of sjs.

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