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Can penicillins cause stevens johnson syndrome?
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Yes: Antibiotics including penicillin and sulfa drugs are some of the most common medications that cause the syndrome. Nsaids such as Ibuprofen and naproxen, allolurinol, and anti-seizure meds like Phenytoin also are associated with sjs or stevens johnson's syndrome.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Yes: As can nsaids and anti-seizure medication...And infections.
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