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How long of taking a medication before sjs can develop? just 1 time or many months of taking? and does it go away when the medication is discontinued?
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SJS?: Do you mean Stevens-Johnson Syndrome? Usually it's caused by antibiotics and shows up while on them. If that is not what you mean, ask again and specify. It may not appear for 1-2 weeks. It also can be due to viral illnesses, like flu, herpes, pneumonia and hepatitis. See http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stevens-johnson-syndrome/basics/definition/con-20029623
Answered 10/18/2015
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