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How rare is steven johnson syndrome i have to take antibiotics ive taken them lots of times before?

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The potential of a life-threatening condition, such as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, should not be part of decision making when needing an antibiotic as the infection risk is paramount. This is a rare condition which is unlikely to afflict the average patient who has prior experience with antibiotics. (Some other classes of medications are far more risky, such as lamotrigine.)

Answered 11/10/2021

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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As rare as 1-5 in a million, even less likely if taking antibiotic that you have tolerated in the past.

Answered 11/11/2021

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