David Axelrod’s Mustache Could Cut Dilantin Side Effect Risk
By John Curran
There are many side effects of the anti-epileptic dilantin, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) among them. However, the mustache of a top political operative could help epilepsy research move forward and towards new and better treatments without the same dilantin side effects. Unfortunately, it could take $1 million to do it.
That’s the price that Obama campaign strategist David Axelrod has put on the facial hair he has had for decades. The requirements for shaving it are this: Axelrod will get rid of it if he can raise $1 million for Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy. While his oldest kid has the disease, as yet there have been no reports of the Axelrod family having to deal with Dilantin SJS side effects. However, the money could go far in helping those that have.
November is also known as “Movember” for those that want to raise money for medical causes. Men grow mustaches and find people to pledge money for them to shave it off. Of course, Axelrod has a bit of a head start. And it would be good news for dilantin side effects sufferers if people got him to $1 million. The drug can lead to anemia and cause a number of neurological disorders if it isn’t well-regulated. Like Lamictal, Dilantin SJS side effects are also a real risk for those who have just started taking the medication.
Months for awareness are good, but as this site has noted, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome has rarely received the same attention. That’s problematic because the painful disorder can be caused by any number of drugs. It’s not just anti-epileptic drugs, but even antibiotics. It all depends on the patient and how they react to the medication. People should watch for a new rash that looks like red stippling and get checked out.
If you or someone you know has dealt with Dilantin Stevens-Johnson Syndrome side effects, get educated. Visit our Stevens Johnson (SJS) & Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) Class Action Lawsuit Investigation. You can get a free legal consultation from an experienced Dilantin SJS lawsuit attorney about the facts of your case. It’s as easy as filling out the short form there.
There may be years of treatment and rehabilitation, both of which are costly. However, pursuing a legal remedy could help you or a loved one pay for medical care as well as reduced quality of life. Get started and contact a Dilantin SJS lawsuit attorney now.
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