Question 1

can a person be allergic to epinephrine?

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No, but sensitive: Epinephrine, or adrenalin, is a normal stress hormone in your body so you cannot be, strictly defined, allergic.  But you certainly can be sensitive to the normal physiologic responses to epinephrine, especially in higher doses.  So one may experience fast heart rate, anxiety, sweats, high blood pressure, irregular heart beats, which may be perceived as "allergic" reactions, but actually are not.

Question 2

am i allergic to epinephrine.

Accepted Answer

No: Most likely you developed side effects from it, such as palpitations and tremors and may be headache. These are common and resolve within a few minutes and are not an allergic reaction.

Question 3

can anyone be allergic to epinephrine?

Accepted Answer

No: Although some people can get shaking and a pounding heart- however this is just what its mechanism of action is when the dose is high enough.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Epipen (epinephrine): If expired, it may not work and if you are facing a dire situation, it is not the best scenario as it may jeapordize the patient's life.

Question 5

can you cure someone who is having an allergic reaction with epinephrine?

Accepted Answer

No cure: Epinephrine will block some of the acute inflammatory reactions and is therfore a temporary rescue to an allergic reaction. If this is not coupled with removal of the allergen and addition of longer acting anti-histamines or steroids, a delayed reaction with serious consequences can occur when the epi is metabolized and no longer present. The only cure is future avoidance of a known allergen.

Question 6

how can i get an epipen (epinephrine) for precaution from my alllergic reactions?

Accepted Answer

Doctor: Epipens (epinephrine) require prescriptions, so you should talk to your pcp about your concern and obtain a prescription.

Question 7

what if someone has anaphylaxis and they are allergic to epinephrine? also, is it possible to be epinephrine resistant?

Accepted Answer

Impossible: You cannot be allergic to epinephrine.  That is impossible.  Your body makes Epinephrine naturally and it is necessary to survive.  You cannot be Epinephrine resistant.  When you are given a shot of epinephrine, it last between 2 and 5 minutes max.  So, it will wear off.  The point in anaphylaxis is to stop the allergic cascade that happens.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Bee allergy: It depends on the reaction you have to a bee sting.  If your throat starts to swell and it becomes difficult to breath; i would definitely recommend carrying an epi-pen. Additionally it is important to see an allergist to be tested.  Venom immunotherapy  is highly  successful in reducing the chances of repeat reactions including anaphylaxis.

Question 9

will epinephrine kill someone if they aren't having an allergic reaction?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: One of the biggest problems in managing anaphylaxis is that patients deny their symptoms and don't use their epi putting them at great risk. There is very little if any substantive data that use of epi if a pt thinks they are having an allergic reaction and in reality are not is dangerous. Having said that, one should never use epi unless is needed.

Question 10

extreme itching after an allergic reaction, how does epinephrine work to stop it?

Accepted Answer

Does not: Epinephrine is not useful for itching, it is more for internal reactions such as bronchospasm. For severe itching oral ntihstamnies, cold compresses and oral prescription steroids if necessary. The cause of the allergy needs to be identified to avoid in the future.

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