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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome news stories have continued to appear in both local and national markets as a growing number of victims have been touched by this painful and sometimes life-threatening condition. Tragically, many of these victims are children who had intense reactions to certain medications that lead to devastating injuries. One of these victims is an 11 year old who had a severe reaction to penicillin that induced aggressive skin rashes that nearly covered her whole body.
Another story that has gained the national spotlight involves the attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder drug known as Sparlon because of safety issue related to SJS. In early March of 2006, the FDA was alerted to a strikingly high number of SJS cases in four participants in a clinical trial, markedly higher than the normal rate of 1/1,000,000 occurrences. The agency decided that this number was far too high and requested that the medication be studied further before approval.
Another SJS news story involved a 17 year old Californian girl who developed a severe case of Stevens Johnson Syndrome that was linked to the bi-polar drug Lamectal in 2005. Her symptoms were initially believed to be mononucleosis until the rashes spread to her mouth and eyes. Another young girl suffered permanent blindness when SJS spread to her eyes after taking Children’s Motrin.
All of these SJS news stories illustrate a growing problem as drug companies fail to warn consumers about the risks involved with taking their products. Companies have a responsibility to protect the safety of their customers and there is no excuse for dangerous oversight. If you have been one of the countless victims of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome or another similar allergic reaction from trusted medications, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your horrific experience. Don’t wait – make sure to contact an experienced defective drug attorney today.
