Epilepsy is a difficult condition for many people. Not only are the seizures dangerous and possible at nearly any time, but not all drugs that treat the disorder work for everyone making adherence to a medication regimen more of a problem. That leaves open the possibility of Cerebyx Stevens Johnson Syndrome concerns.

The medication is a variant of Dilantin, a long-term epilepsy treatment that carries a black-box warning for the autoimmune disorder. Cerebyx is no different except for the fact that it is used in hospitals for short-term treatment for patients. The instances where it is used are particularly problematic for Stevens Johnson Syndrome side effects.

SJS, as it is sometimes called, is not well understood even in the medical community. However, it is believed that the body reacts poorly to medications and begins attacking itself, especially mucus membranes including the skin and the eyes. There are few treatments except for palliative care and many patients who face this scenario as a result of Cerebyx Stevens Johnson Syndrome concerns often need to be put in an induced coma because of the extreme pain.

While the auto-immune disorder can come at any time, one concern regarding its usage in short-term situations, as noted in many Stevens Johnson Syndrome class action lawsuits, is that it most often occurs when treatment begins or when there is a dosage change. With the issues that epilepsy patients have in terms of adhering to their medication plans, with as many as 50 percent willing to stop treatment, Cerebyx usage is much higher than it might otherwise be.

Unfortunately, even people on long-term treatments still must be wary of Stevens Johnson Syndrome side effects. Two of the most common medications used for their anticonvulsant effects include Dilantin, mentioned above, as well as Lamictal. Both carry black-box warnings enforced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration because of the increased likelihood of the autoimmune disorder as well as toxic epidermal necrolysis. It is why many people consider filing SJS class action lawsuits.