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Can steven johnson syndrome happen even if u only take a medicine once or does it require many times taking it?does it go away when meds discontinued?

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Yes: It can happen with a single exposure. The symptoms can be mild to severe.It will go away if the medicine is stopped but it may need treatment.

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 4/19/2016

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