Dapsone (DDS)

What is Dapsone (DDS)?

TYPES:Generic: Dapsone (DDS)Brand:

Dapsone is an antibiotic used for the treatment or prevention of pneumonia. It is thought to work by decreasing levels of 4-Aminobenzoic acid, an essential nutrient for bacteria. It also may be used for treatment of skin infections, malaria, or certain types of arthritis.

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How do members experience Dapsone (DDS)?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Prevent infection 19 14
Hidradenitis suppurativa 11 0
Cicatricial pemphigoid 10 2
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) 6 2
Acne 5 3

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Anemia 3
Breathing difficulty 1
Diarrhea 1
Fatigue 1
Headaches 1
H. pylori 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 4
Moderate 5
Mild 2
None 23

Member evaluations

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TripleAAA

evaluated on Jul 01, 2013

  • Perceived effectiveness for Prevent infection: Major
  • Side effects: Severe
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SoapS

evaluated on Jun 16, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for kidney transplant: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None

p51mustang

evaluated on Feb 01, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for pneumonia prophylaxis: Major
  • Side effects: None
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