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

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reddening of the skin
fatigue
diarrhea
nausea and vomiting
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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? Having an allergy to sulfa drugs is different from having an allergy to food or drinks that contain sulfites. Unless you’ve had a reaction to sulfites, consuming food or drink that contains sulfites is OK. Conversely, if you’ve had an allergic reaction to sulfites, it doesn’t mean that you’ll also be allergic to sulfa drugs. What are the treatment options? If you have an allergic reaction to sulfa drugs, treatment will be centered on relieving your symptoms.