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Is there a difference between sulfa and sulfur medications?

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Yes: Many people have taken "sulfa" drugs (usually an antibiotic) and have had allergic reactions to them (usually hives). This does not mean they are allergic to all medications containing the element "sulfur." for example, you may be allergic to sulfamethoxazole (an antibiotic) but not to hydrochlorothiazide (a sulfur containing high blood pressure medication).

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Dr. Gary Steven answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

No: Those are two words that are generally used to refer to the same thing.

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