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Risk of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis During First Weeks of Antiepileptic Therapy:A Case-Control Study
Lancet 353:2190-2194, Rzany,B.,et al, 1999
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Article Abstract
SJS and TEN are associated with short-term therapy with phenytoin, phenobarbital, and carbamazepine. The association with valproic acid seems to be confounded by concomitant short-term therapy with other causal drugs. Lamotrigine also has the potential for severe skin reactions. The period of increased risk is largely confined to the first 8 weeks of treatment.
 
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