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Epipen

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Drug Class

Rhythm control drug

Generic Drug

Epinephrine

Side Effects

Common

Feeling anxious
Headache
Nervousness
Dizziness
Tremor
Loss of strength
Heart palpitations
Pale skin
Shaking hands or tremor

Serious

Breathing difficulty
Angina

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Food allergy
Condition
Infected insect bite
Condition
Hives (urticaria)
Allergy
Allergic reaction to insect bite
Condition
Angioedema
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A 28-year old female asked:

Can u get epipens over the counter or only through a rx by a dr.

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A 37-year old asked:

Why do epipens need to be administered thru the leg?

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A 41-year old asked:

Is it possible to die from an epipen (epinephrine)?

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A 44-year old asked:

What alternatives are there to an epipen (epinephrine)?

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A 29-year old asked:

How do I tell people I carry epipen (epinephrine) if travel alone?

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A 48-year old asked:

How do i know if my reaction is serious enough for an epipen (epinephrine)?

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A 45-year old asked:

Where should I carry epipen (epinephrine) if I could get a reaction anywhere?

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A 32-year old female asked about a male:

What happens if you use an expired epipen (epinephrine) on someone that is extremely allergic?

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A 17-year old male asked:

How can I get an epipen (epinephrine) for precaution from my alllergic reactions?

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A 30-year old asked:

If one has serious anaphylaxis, it is necessary to carry an epipen (epinephrine) around?

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A 47-year old asked:

If a person accidently overdosed on humalog, would an epipen (epinephrine) help?

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A 41-year old asked:

How does an epipen (epinephrine) help with allergies?

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A 45-year old asked:

Does anyone get sick from epipen (epinephrine) from allergies?

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A 21-year old asked:

If you are allergic to bees do you need to carry an epipen (epinephrine)?

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A 17-year old female asked:

Can a doctor prescribe epipen (epinephrine) jr vs regular epipen (epinephrine) for an adult if they have a "mild anaphalactic" reaction?

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A 18-year old male asked:

Does propranolol increase risk of anaphylaxis in Suseptible individuals? I have chronic hives but been on propranolol 2 yrs. Can I use epipen (epinephrine) if need?

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A 32-year old asked:

Can an epipen (epinephrine) save you from the effects of date rape drugs?

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A 44-year old asked:

I carry an epipen (epinephrine). how long would it take for anaphylaxis to occur if i ate something containing peanuts?

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A 30-year old male asked:

Is there treatment to build immunity to bee stings? A few years ago I broke out in hives all over my body after a sting. I carry an epipen (epinephrine).

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A 29-year old female asked:

Can an adult epipen (epinephrine) be used on a child during life threatening anaphylaxis? My 7 &9 yo sons have had hive reactions in the past. I keep an epi for me.

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A 35-year old male asked:

Our doctor prescribed epipen (epinephrine) jr for our son who is allergic to peanuts. Our son is now 55 lbs. Do we need the epipen (epinephrine) for adults for them?

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A 22-year old male asked:

Since Epipen (epinephrine) can temporary relax the air way, can Epipen (epinephrine) used for asthma attack in emergency situations when no asthma medication available?

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A 46-year old asked:

Should I inject someone with an epipen (epinephrine) if that person has no heart beat?

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A 41-year old female asked:

Asthma and hives - should I be carrying an epipen (epinephrine)? React to mold and get hive.

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A 35-year old asked:

Do doctors sometimes prescribe an epipen (epinephrine) if you report possible allergic reaction?

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A 33-year old asked:

Would an epinephrine inhaler work for an allergic reaction if an epipen (epinephrine) is not handy?

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A 37-year old asked:

How can i get people to understand the seriousness of my life threatening latex allergy? Show them my epipen (epinephrine)?

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A 47-year old asked:

What is the difference between an allergic reaction and an anaphylactic reaction? Do you need Epipen (epinephrine) for both?

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A 17-year old male asked:

I'm on toprol (metoprolol) XL for tachycardia & high bld press. I have an epipen incase of allergic reactions. Is it safe to use if I get a reaction or no?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 44-year old asked:

Possible bee, wasp allergy. Should I use epipen (epinephrine) if they bite me?

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