Overview Of Possible Causes And Risk Factors For Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Gout Medication

Gout medication may also put individuals at a higher risk of Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Some studies even seem to claim that one of them, allopurinol, is the most common cause. However, gout patients may still require medication to treat their symptoms. Some patients believe that they may be at risk of developing Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Doctors appear to try other medicines for gout first because of this.

However, the dose may also matter. Higher doses of any gout medication may put patients at an increased risk of experiencing Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Thus, doctors may want to prescribe lower doses at first. The lowest effective dose appears to be the safest option. Patients may also benefit from only taking it for short periods. Doing this may keep their risk low, though they may still develop Stevens-Johnson syndrome occasionally.