Treatment Usually symptoms resolve within several days to weeks after stopping the medication that caused the symptoms. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications are used to treat arthritis and pleurisy . Corticosteroid creams are used to treat skin rashes . Sensitivity to light is treated by protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Routine eye examinations are recommended to detect eye complications early.
Symptoms usually resolve within several days to weeks after stopping the medication.
Complications infection thrombocytopenia purpura hemolytic anemia myocarditis pericarditis Calling Your Health Care Provider Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms do not improve after the medication that caused the symptoms has been discontinued, or new symptoms develop. Prevention Be aware of the risk when taking medications that are known to cause this reaction. If symptoms begin to appear, consult your health care provider about the advisability of changing medication. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.