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Steven Johnson Syndrome

Stevens-Johnson syndrome is an irregular but severe skin reaction that generally gets induced by taking specific medications such as anti-epileptic drugs. The symptoms include an increased temperature, painful throat, cough, joint distress, and rashes on the upper body, face, and arms. It is a serious disorder in which the mucous membrane gets involved.

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I am under Modafinil for day-time sleepiness and I am afraid of SJS. Please advice.

Query: Hello doctor, I have contacted my psychiatrist because of day-time sleepiness and weariness. I am a student, so I have a lot of work to do and sometimes do not sleep at night. He suggested the use of Modafinil. While doing some research, all the side effects did not bother me, except for SJS syndrom...  Read Full »

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Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may know that Modafinil is a psychostimulant drug which can be used to promote wakefulness. It is known to cause cutaneous side effects in some people. SJS (Steven-Johnson syndrome) is a very rare side effect, and it is difficult to predict unless there are any k...  Read Full »

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