The Obvious Risk Factors And Causes Of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Anticonvulsants

Do you take any anticonvulsants? Men, you know about these meds. They treat epilepsy and other seizures! This kind of med is great when you need them, but men, watch out. They're a major cause of Stevens-Johnson syndrome! Yes, a huge, huge cause! The one that causes it the most is phenytoin. That's why docs prescribe other ones first. Hold your horses, though. Men, high-risk ones are gabapentin and diazepam! You'll need to get the lowest effective dose from your doc.

Men, they don't know exactly why these meds cause this syndrome. They don't! But so many experts, so many, say it's because of what these meds leave in your body. Yes, they leave stuff behind, and that's the trigger! The leftovers? Obviously, they're the metabolites!