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Can you get steven-johnson syndrome from a drug you previously took, but had no reaction for when you first took it?

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Yes: Development of allergy often requires an initial exposure to the allergen.

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

Can you get steven-johnson syndrome from a drug you previously took, but had no reaction for when you first took it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

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