Following recent warnings from the FDA about the potential side effects of Onfi, an anti-seizure drug, the lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk are now reviewing the potential for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) lawsuits and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) lawsuits on behalf of former users of the medication… Read More
The product liability lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk are continuing to review potential claims for individuals who may be entitled to compensation through a Dilantin lawsuit for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) or other serious skin reactions caused by side effects of the epilepsy… Read More
Canadian health officials have issued a warning that side effects Accutane have been linked to severe skin reactions, including sometimes fatal conditions known as Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) or toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). The brand name acne medication was discontinued in the United States last summer, amid… Read More
A teenager’s battle with the rare and sometimes fatal drug allergic reaction known as toxic epidermal necrolysis syndrome (TENS) was profiled on a recent episode of the Today Show. The story highlights the fact that this dangerous drug reaction, a more severe version of Steven-Johnsons Syndrome,… Read More
Users of the HIV drug Intelence may face an increased risk of severe and potentially life threatening skin reactions, such as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN). Following several reports of users who have died or suffered debilitating problems with Intelence, the warning label… Read More
Since the Chantix black box warning was announced earlier this week, the focus has been on the increased risk of suicides and other behavior changes. However, Pfizer also quietly added new information to less prominent areas of the label about reports of serious skin reactions, such… Read More
The FDA released their quarterly list of drugs that are being investigating for potential health risks, and a number of the drugs listed had potential signals for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome side effects or other severe skin reactions. (more…) Read More
Use of the relatively new cancer drug Treanda together with allopurinol has been linked to severe cases of Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS), known as Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN), and at least one user has died. The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk are reviewing potential cases for… Read More
Epilepsy drugs phenytoin (marketed as Dilantin, Phenytek and available as a generic) and fosphenytoin sodium (marketed as Cerebyx and generics) have been linked to an increased risk of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome for individuals of Asian ancestry who carry the allele HLA-B*1502. The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk… Read More
Earlier this month, the FDA listed the blood-cancer drug Revlimid among 20 drugs the agency was investigating for potential side effects. They have now confirmed that at least 14 reports of the severe and potentially life-threatening skin reactions Stevens-Johnson Syndrom (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TENS)… Read More
