Title: Sulfa Allergy: Drug List, Symptoms, Treatment, and More
Headings: What Is a Sulfa Allergy?
What Is a Sulfa Allergy?
Overview
Sulfa vs. sulfite allergy
What are the symptoms?
Are there any complications?
Anaphylaxis
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
What types of drugs cause this allergy?
Are sulfas found in foods?
What are the treatment options?
How to prevent a sulfa allergic reaction
The takeaway

Content: an itchy red rash that includes hives or welts
swelling in the throat or possibly other areas of the body
wheezing, coughing, or difficulty breathing
tightness of the chest
difficulty swallowing
vomiting
diarrhea
cramping of the stomach
pale or red color of the face or body
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a rarer complication of sulfa allergy. This condition consists of painful and blistered lesions on the skin and mucus membranes, including the: mouth
throat
eyes
genital region
Stevens-Johnson syndrome is more common in men than women. Some people also have a genetic predisposition for the condition. Symptoms of Stevens-Johnson syndrome include: abnormal skin blistering
reddening of the skin
fatigue
diarrhea
nausea and vomiting
fever
What types of drugs cause this allergy? Sulfa is found in a variety of medications, including antibiotics and nonantibiotic drugs. An allergic reaction is more likely to occur from exposure to sulfa-containing antibiotics. Sulfa-containing drugs include: sulfonamide antibiotics, including sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Bactrim, Septra) and erythromycin-sulfisoxazole (Eryzole, Pediazole)
some diabetes medications, such as glyburide (Diabeta, Glynase PresTabs)
the drug sulfasalazine (Azulfidine), used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis
the drug dapsone, used to treat dermatitis and some types of pneumonia
the drug sumatriptan (Imitrex), used to treat migraines
some anti-inflammatory drugs, such as celecoxib (Celebrex)
some diuretics, such as hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) and furosemide (Lasix)
Are sulfas found in foods?