Sulthiame-induced drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome

This is the first reported case of sulthiame-induced DRESS syndrome. Our case expands the list of possible susceptible HLA alleles associated with cutaneous drug reactions. It also raises the awareness of possible DRESS syndrome among patients commenced on sulthiame who will require immediate discontinuation of sulthiame and consideration of prompt treatment of corticosteroids.