Title: Sulfa Allergy and WIne - Health Guide Info
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Sulfa Allergy and WIne
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What Is a Sulfa Allergy?
Sulfer, Sulfa, and Sulfites–What’s the Difference?
Sulfa Allergy and Wine
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Sulfa Allergy and WIne
2010-09-20
Food Allergies
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What Is a Sulfa Allergy? Sulfer, Sulfa, and Sulfites–What’s the Difference? Sulfa Allergy and Wine
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What Is a Sulfa Allergy? A sulfa allergy is an adverse reaction to sulfonamide drugs, specifically antibiotics such as Bactrim or Septra (a class of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole antibiotics), Sulfasalazine (used to treat colitis, arthritis, and Crohn’s disease), and Dapsone (used for dermatitis and leprosy). There are also sulfa-related medicines such as nonsteroidial anti-inflammatory drugs, migraine medications, and diabetes drugs that should be avoided. There are many brand and generic names for sulfonamides, so make sure your doctor and pharmacist are aware of the allergy. A person with HIV/AIDS may be especially sensitive to sulfonamides. Sulfer, Sulfa, and Sulfites–What’s the Difference? There are many misunderstandings when it comes to sulfer and its related compounds. Sulfer is an essential element and part of many different amino acids.