10 Tips to Help an SJS Victim

1) Catalog and save all prescription medicines the victim was taking.  In an abundance of caution, keep a copy for your records as well.

2) Take photos and videos to document their condition and subsequent recovery.  Photographic evidence is necessary should the patient or victim’s family decide to take legal action.

3) Report the reaction to the FDA to make them more aware of Dilantin’s effects on patients.

4) Contact your loved one’s employer to make them aware of the situation and how serious it is.  Ask if there are any medication stored in their desk or at their working area.

5) Do initial research on the condition of SJS/TEN to have a better understating of the reaction and its prognosis.

6) Speak with the dermatologist and infectious doctor to gain a full understanding of SJS and TEN so you can inform the family and friends of your loved one’s condition, and have a greater understanding of the recovery phase that will follow.

7) Make sure your loved one takes all of their prescribed medications and goes to each of their doctor appointments after discharge from the hospital.

8) Be there for them to aid and assist their recovery. Having someone by their side is invaluable.

9) Designate a trusted family member to assume responsibility of the loved one’s financial responsibilities (in serious and prolonged SJS reactions).

10) Contact an attorney immediately to protect their rights. There are very strict time limits that can void legal claims no matter how grave the injuries.  Finding an attorney early in the process can help preserve evidence and make sure their legal rights are adequately protected.