Can taking Advil (ibuprofen) cause stevens-johnson syndrome?
Uncertain (too rare) Stevens johnson syndrome (toxic epidermal necrolysis) is a severe, sometimes fatal, allergic reaction. It occurs in about 2-4 people per 1 million people each year. About half of the cases have no known cause, more than a fourth of the cases are felt to be due to infections by viruses, mycoplasma, bacteria, etc... The remaining 20% or so of cases are believed related to a variety of medications.
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- I've just learned about Stevens John syndrome could I get from taking Advil (ibuprofen) I've taken it for years I need to take nystatin but afraid to react to it?
- I got diagnosed with cubital tunnel syndrome. I'm taking 2, 400 mg of Advil (ibuprofen) every day is this too much for me? I'm 22 years old.
- Overworked aching 10 months both knees been diagnosed with osgood schlatters, patellar tendonitis, patellofemoral syndrome. Icing, pt, Advil (ibuprofen) don't work?
- I have anal pain when sitting. My dr examined me (vaginal and Anal) she did not find the cause. She said to take advil (ibuprofen)? Pls help?
- Can taking Advil (ibuprofen) pm over years cause me to have blood in my saliva when I spit?
- I have asthma can I take Advil (ibuprofen)? I heard that Advil (ibuprofen) can cause asthma attacks. I have taken Advil (ibuprofen) before.
- Will I cause kidney damage if I take six Advil liquid gels and six ibuprofen tablets all at once?
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