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Multiple Drug Allergy Syndrome - Frequently Asked Questions

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Nithin Jayan, MBBS, DNB on May 23, 2016


Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which doctor treats multiple drug allergy syndrome / multiple drug hypersensitivity syndrome?

Multiple drug allergy syndrome may be diagnosed and treated by an allergist (immunologist) or a general practitioner. Once diagnosed, the patient should inform the treating doctor of the presence of the condition.


2. How does multiple drug allergy syndrome differ from multiple drug intolerance syndrome (MDIS)?

Multiple drug allergy syndrome occurs due to an immunological mechanism while multiple drug intolerance syndrome does not have an immunological basis.

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