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Will epinephrine kill someone if they aren't having an allergic reaction?
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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.
Answered 10/29/2012
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