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What are reasons why i'm told to go to the emergency room after using an epipen (epinephrine) (adrenaline)?
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Great question: 1. You may need more medicine. 2. The medicine may cause unwanted side effects 3. Your "reaction" may need further/different treatment
Answered 6/8/2014
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