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How allergic do you have to be to something to use an epi-pen?
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It depends: You cannot predict the severity of a reaction based on how severe a prior one was. So, if there is even the potential for a serious reaction (e.g., allergies to peanuts or shellfish), you should have an epipen (epinephrine). However, epipen (epinephrine)s should only be used if you have a reaction that causes swelling in the throat leading to difficulty breathing, and/or a drop in blood pressure. See an allergist for info.
Answered 10/25/2012
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Serious reactions: Generally people who have anaphylactic reaction-like threatening-need epipen (epinephrine).
Answered 10/18/2012
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