See Fact Sheet 512 for more information on PCP . See Fact Sheet 517 for more information on toxo . People who have a T-cell count of less than 100 may develop toxo. Dapsone can be used with the drug pyrimethamine to treat cases of toxo. This combination can also be used to prevent toxo.
Some people are allergic to dapsone.
Be sure to tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics. Dapsone can cause anemia, so people who are anemic should talk to their doctor about whether dapsone is the best drug for them. They could develop sudden, severe anemia. Whenever you take medication, be sure to take all of the prescribed doses. Many people stop if they feel better.