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Medicines That Can Cause Blisters

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Overview

Many prescription and nonprescription medicines, including some that you put directly on the skin, may cause blisters. A few examples are:

If the blisters are only mildly annoying and other symptoms are not present, stopping the use of the medicine or ointment may be all that is needed. Call your doctor. He or she may be able to prescribe another medicine for you.

Blisters that occur with other signs of illness (such as fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea), may mean a more serious problem, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Talk with your doctor if a medicine may have caused blisters and you have other signs of illness.

If you think your blisters may be caused by a medicine:


Credits for Medicines That Can Cause Blisters

Current as of: September 25, 2023

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